Английская Википедия:Hesychia

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Шаблон:Other uses Шаблон:Christian mysticism The Greek term hesychia (Шаблон:Lang, Шаблон:IPA-el) is a concept that can be translated as "stillness, rest, quiet, silence".[1]

In Christianity

Шаблон:Further In the Eastern Orthodox Christian mystical tradition of hesychasm, hesychia refers to a state of stillness and peace that is obtained through extreme ascetical struggle, prayer, and the constant contemplation of God. The attainment of hesychia is a central theme discussed in hesychast literature.

Chapter 2 of the Systematic Sayings of the Desert Fathers is dedicated to the topic of hesychia.[2]

In Neoplatonism

Шаблон:Further The term is also used in Neoplatonic texts such as the Enneads.[3]

Other languages

Equivalent terms in other languages include Syriac shelya (šelya).[4]

See also

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References

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