Significance of Physical reality
Physical reality, as defined by Theravada, encompasses the tangible components of the body that mindfulness and meditation focus on. In broader historical and philosophical contexts, physical reality refers to material existence that includes the observable environment understood through empirical sciences. It represents everything that can be perceived, measured, and interacted with through the senses, encompassing both nature and the universe in a tangible form. This multifaceted perspective highlights the importance of tangible experiences in understanding existence.
Synonyms: Material reality, Tangible reality, Actual reality, Concrete reality, Empirical reality, Tangible world, Material existence, Concrete universe
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Buddhist concept of 'Physical reality'
In Buddhism, physical reality encompasses the tangible elements of the body, serving as focal points during mindfulness and meditation practices, enhancing awareness and understanding of one's physical existence and experiences.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The tangible aspects of the body that are the focus of mindfulness and meditation.[1]
The concept of Physical reality in local and regional sources
Physical reality encompasses the tangible, observable environment and aspects of existence that can be studied through empirical sciences. It includes everything measurable, allowing perception and interaction through our physical senses.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The tangible, material existence that encompasses everything observable and measurable.[2] (2) The tangible and observable environment that can be understood and studied through empirical sciences.[3] (3) The tangible universe that one can perceive and interact with through physical senses.[4] (4) The tangible aspects of existence, including nature and the universe, that can be perceived through the senses.[5]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Physical reality is one of the criteria, along with historical sensitivity, cultural consistency, calculational plausibility, textual completeness, and tabular order, against which interpretations of the content of mathematical artifacts should be tested.[6]