Glossary of religious and spiritual terms
(Starting with "Y")
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance,
Toronto, Canada
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Yahweh:
A vocalization. favored by most theologians, of
the tetragammaton -- the name of God ("JHWH")
found throughout the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
An alternative pronunciation is Jehovah, a popular
name but one that was probably never used in ancient
times. |
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Yana:
A Sanskrit word meaning vehicle, or path.
It is used in Buddhism to refer to a school
or tradition of Buddhist teaching. Some group
Buddhist traditions into two Yana: Theravada and
Mahayana Vajrayana. Others consider a
part of Mahayana Buddhism called Vajrayana
(a.k.a. Tantric Buddhism, Mantrayana, Tantrayana,
Esoteric Buddhism, or True Words Sect) to be
a third Buddhist path. |
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Yarmulke:
a Jewish head covering traditionally restricted
to males. "...the Code of Jewish Law says,
'It is forbidden to walk four cubits without a
head covering'." 1
Synonym: kippah (also spelled "kippa")
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Year-day
theory: A theory in which a day in some passages
of biblical prophecy is held to be equal to a
calendar year. This relationship is stated in
Numbers 14:34. The theory has found extensive
application in interpreting prophecies in Daniel
and Revelation. It has been used repeatedly to
estimate the second coming of Christ; the answers
have always been wrong.
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YHWH:
See tetragram.
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Yiddish:
A language primarily used by Jews in Europe.
It uses the Hebrew alphabet, and includes a mixture
of words from Hebrew, German and other European
languages. |
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Ying
and yang: A Taoist belief that the universe
is make up of pairs of opposing forces, like male
and female, positive and negative. One's task
is to harmonize these forces, both within one's
body and in the rest of the universe. A mythical
"Yellow Emperor" wrote: ''The principle
of Yin and Yang is the foundation of the entire
universe. It underlies everything in creation.
It brings about the development of parenthood;
it is the root and source of life and death it
is found with the temples of the gods...Heaven
was created by the concentration of Yang, the
force of light, earth was created by the concentration
of Yin, the forces of darkness. Yang stands for
peace and serenity; Yin stands for confusion and
turmoil. Yang stands for destruction; Yin stands
for conservation. Yang brings about disintegration;
Yin gives shape to things..."
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Yoga:
A Hindu method of learning that includes exercises,
breathing sequences and meditation. It is designed
to aid in enlightenment. The exercise component
of Yoga is often practiced in the West as an aid
to healthy living. |
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Yom
Kippur: Hebrew for "Day of Atonement."
The most important annual day of observance in
Judaism. |
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Yule:
An ancient Celtic seasonal day of celebration
at the time of the winter
solstice. Depending upon the year, the solstice
may fall on DEC-20 to 23. A popular minor Sabbat
(holy day) observed by Wiccans and other Neopagans.
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References:
- "Ask Rabbi Simmons: Kippah - Yarmulke," About.com at:
http://judaism.about.com/
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