Nonattachment , non-attachment , or detachment is a state in which a person overcomes their emotional attachment to or desire for things, people, or worldly concerns and thus attains a heightened perspective . It is considered a wise virtue and is promoted in various Eastern religions, such as Hinduism , Jainism , Taoism , and Buddhism . It is also a key concept in Christian spirituality (often referred to by the Greek term apatheia ), where it signifies a detachment from worldly objects and concerns.
19-502: [REDACTED] Look up detachment , detach , detachable , or nonattachment in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Detachment or detached may refer to: Single-family detached home , a structure maintained and used as a single dwelling unit. Emotional detachment , in psychology, refers to "inability to connect" or "mental assertiveness" Detachment (philosophy) ,
38-410: A 2011 American film Detachments (British band) , an art rock/electronic group Detached objects , objects which have orbits whose perihelia are sufficiently distant from the influence of Neptune so that they are only moderately affected by Neptune. See also [ edit ] Retinal detachment , a disorder of the retina Rule of detachment Law of detachment Topics referred to by
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76-415: A geological term for a zone where rock units are detached from each other Detachment (film) , a 2011 American film Detachments (British band) , an art rock/electronic group Detached objects , objects which have orbits whose perihelia are sufficiently distant from the influence of Neptune so that they are only moderately affected by Neptune. See also [ edit ] Retinal detachment ,
95-586: A person's availability to God and to their neighbors. The Hindu view of detachment comes from the understanding of the nature of existence. The true ultimate state sought is that of being in the moment: While one is responsible and active, one does not worry about the past or future. The detachment is towards the result of one's actions rather than towards everything in life. This concept is cited extensively within Puranic and Vedic literature, for example: One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering
114-561: A single dwelling unit. Emotional detachment , in psychology, refers to "inability to connect" or "mental assertiveness" Detachment (philosophy) , the state of lacking material desire Detachment (military) , a military unit which has left its parent unit altogether Detachment (territory) , a concept in international law A term used in the United Kingdom for an enclave or exclave Detachment fault , geological term associated with large displacements Décollement ,
133-500: Is being detached from one's thoughts. It is to separate oneself from one's own thoughts and opinions in detail as to not be harmed mentally and emotionally by them. Eastern Christian monasticism cultivated practices of detached watchfulness which were designed to calm the passions and lead to an ongoing state of calm detachment known as apatheia . In Western Christianity, Ignatian spirituality encourages detachment, sometimes referred to as indifference , in order to maximize
152-409: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages detachment [REDACTED] Look up detachment , detach , detachable , or nonattachment in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Detachment or detached may refer to: Single-family detached home , a structure maintained and used as
171-516: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Detachment (philosophy) Detachment as release from desire and consequently from suffering is an important principle, or even ideal, in Buddhism , Hinduism , Jainism , Stoicism , Taoism , and Baháʼí Faith . In Buddhist and Hindu religious texts the opposite concept is expressed as upādāna , translated as "attachment". Attachment—that is,
190-629: Is for man to turn his face towards the courts of the Lord, to enter His Presence, behold His Countenance, and stand as witness before Him. Regarding the concept of detachment, or non-attachment, Buddhist texts in Pali mention nekkhamma , a word generally translated as "renunciation". This word also conveys more specifically the meaning of "giving up the world and leading a holy life" or "freedom from lust, craving, and desires." The writings of Milarepa are canonical Mahayana Buddhist texts that emphasize
209-460: Is meaningful if accompanied by the knowledge of self as a soul; moreover, it can serve as the means for attaining self realization . According to Jain saint Shrimad Rajchandra , for those who are lifeless ritualists, mere bodily restraint does not help in attaining self-realization — detachment and such other attributes are necessary. Therefore, he suggests one should undertake such activities, but one must not get stuck there. One cannot get rid of
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#1732772056869228-521: The Stoics, apatheia , which can be translated as "equanimity", was the quality that characterized the sage . Whereas Aristotle had claimed that virtue was to be found in the golden mean between an excess and a deficiency of emotion ( metriopatheia ), the Stoics thought that living virtuously provided freedom from the passions , resulting in apatheia . It meant eradicating the tendency to react emotionally or egotistically to external events,
247-513: The inability to practice or embrace detachment—is viewed as the main obstacle towards a serene and fulfilled life. Many other spiritual traditions identify attachment with the continuous worries and restlessness produced by desire and personal ambitions. Detachment is one of the supreme ideals of Jainism , along with non-violence . Non-possession/non-attachment is one of the Mahavratas , the five great vows that Jain monks observe. Detachment
266-562: The results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus is untouched by muddy water. Vairagya is a Hindu term which is often translated as detachment. The Tao Te Ching expresses the concept (in chapter 44) as: Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you The Christian practices of detachment derive from ancient Greek philosophy, most notably Stoicism . According to
285-400: The root cause of birth and death without self-realization. As such, a Jain must understand and apply detachment for the purpose of gaining realization. However, he states that if one bears hardships that do not lead to a reduction in defilement, one strays from the path to liberation. Thou hast inquired about detachment. It is well known to thee that by detachment is intended the detachment of
304-417: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Detachment . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Detachment&oldid=1020956171 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
323-546: The soul from all else but God. That is, it consisted in soaring up to an eternal station, wherein nothing that can be seen between heaven and earth deterreth the seeker from the Absolute Truth. In other words, he is not veiled from divine love or from busying himself with the mention of God by the love of any other thing or by his immersion therein. The second definition is in the Words of Wisdom: The essence of detachment
342-443: The state of lacking material desire Detachment (military) , a military unit which has left its parent unit altogether Detachment (territory) , a concept in international law A term used in the United Kingdom for an enclave or exclave Detachment fault , geological term associated with large displacements Décollement , a geological term for a zone where rock units are detached from each other Detachment (film) ,
361-478: The temporary nature of the physical body and the need for non-attachment. Detachment is a central concept in Zen Buddhist philosophy. One of the most important technical Chinese terms for detachment is " wú niàn " ( 無念 ), which literally means "no thought." This does not signify the literal absence of thought, but rather the state of being "unstained" ( bù rán 不染 ) by thought. Therefore, "detachment"
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