The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (52 page)
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di(Skt., ‘original’). The first, primordial or archetypical, found in many compound words.
Adiaphora
(Gk., ‘things indifferent’). The view that certain items in a controversy are not sufficiently central to warrant continuing division or dispute. Adiaphorism is thus of importance in
ecumenical
discussions or arguments, and particularly in the attempts to hold together many varied views in
Anglicanism
.
ecumenical
discussions or arguments, and particularly in the attempts to hold together many varied views in
Anglicanism
.
dibrahmacariyaka-s
la(P
li, ‘conduct regarding the fundamentals of the holy life’). Collectively, the three precepts of the Eightfold Path (see
A
ANGIKA-MARGA
) relating to ethical behaviour: right speech, right action, and right livelihood.
li, ‘conduct regarding the fundamentals of the holy life’). Collectively, the three precepts of the Eightfold Path (seeA
ANGIKA-MARGA) relating to ethical behaviour: right speech, right action, and right livelihood.
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