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selftranscendent


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or denoting something that transcends the self or the physical world, especially through spiritual or mystical means.

    - "His self-transcendent experiences during meditation left him feeling enlightened."
    - "The self-transcendent qualities of great art can transport us to another realm."

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self-transcendence , self-transcendences , self-transcendent , self-transcending
Etymology
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From the Latin 'transcendere' meaning 'to go beyond'. The term 'self-transcendent' was first used in the context of spiritual and mystical experiences.


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  1. The term 'self-transcendent' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

  2. The self-transcendent is a central theme in many forms of meditation, including Zen Buddhism and Transcendental Meditation.


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  1. transcendence: The act or experience of going beyond or rising above something, such as the physical world or the self.

  2. spirituality: Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul.

  3. mysticism: The pursuit of spiritual insight and understanding through direct experience, often involving meditation, prayer, or other practices.


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The self-transcendent has been a central theme in various spiritual and philosophical traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Western mysticism. It is often associated with the pursuit of enlightenment, self-realization, and the transcendence of the physical world.

How to Memorize "selftranscendent"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or being who is transcending their physical self, perhaps by flying or disappearing into a cloud.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'self-transcendent' with words like 'enlightenment', 'spiritual', and 'mystical'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'ST' to remember the meaning of 'self-transcendent' (Self-Transcending)


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