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Definitions, Premisses and Info

Zah-Mah-Ki-Bo - in the context of the Vonnegutian Bokononist Religion is "fate -- inevitable destiny".

Zen - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents which holds teachings one or more Zen Masters and/or interpolations thereon as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Zen Buddhism - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents as such, and holding the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, and/or interpolations thereon, and an emphasis on meditative practice as primary or critical parameters of their Spiritual Paradigm. Zen Buddhism places much emphasis on the teaching that truths of religion come not through rationality, study of the scripture, or faith but by sudden flash of insight just like the experience of the Buddha under the Bodhi tree (not gotten from gurus, not from asceticism, but through meditation), Zen has many roots in Japanese culture and is markedly differentiated from other Buddhist Traditions by its strong emphasis on the concept that all things are one which is reflected in its emphasis on meditative practice. Some postulate that there is no monolithic Buddhism as such, but that there are Buddhisms such as Sinhala Buddhism or more precisely Sinhala Theravada Buddhism, Siam or Thai Buddhism, Myanmar or Amarapura Buddhism and so forth. The complete entry on Zen Buddhism (also see: the complete entry on Buddhism.)

Zero Chiefs -

Zoe - The Field of Life, the set which contains all the potential and realized possibilities of the Life-Cycle of Sentients. We use this constructed word with Greek roots because the English word Life is overworked and means too many things in too many contexts, and we accept enough of the NeuroLinguistic Programming hypotheses to believe that using the exact word for what one means is vitally important.

Zoomancy - A type of divination using the observation of the appearance and behavior of any animal A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Zoroastrianism - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. The religion of the Persians before their conversion to Islam. According to tradition, it was founded by Zoroaster in the 6th or 7th century BCE. Its principles, contained in the Zend-Avesta, include belief in an afterlife and the continuous struggle of the universal spirit of good, Ormazd, with the universal spirit of evil, Ahriman. Religion thought to be founded about 600 BC in Persia (present day Iran). According to legend, Zoroaster received enlightenment by the Daitya river when, at age 30, he received a vision of Vohu Manah ("Good Thought") who took him into the presence of lord Ahura-Mazda. Lord Mazda taught Zoroaster the "true religion," rejecting magic and idol worship and promoting belief in heaven, hell, a devil (Angra-Mainyu) and one true god. Later followers, however, worshipped Zoroaster in addition to Mazda. Good Lord Mazda and evil Angra Mainyu are seen as equal in power. Teaches enlightenment and salvation by works, including fire worship and partaking of the hallucinogenic haoma (soma in India).

Zws or Zvs Tradition - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm. The ZvS Web Site could tell you more about this one. The name is based on the truth rune, and it is a very nature oriented path. Practiced individually and collectively, a main difference is that no Book of Shadows is kept by the Covens or Solitaries. It is felt that truth can be found in nature and cannot be kept in a book. Some members of ZvS will keep a record, but it is not a standard necessity.