Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not subject to physical laws or methods.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Not subject to physical laws or methods.
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- adjective Not governed by
physical laws
Etymologies
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Examples
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Many parapsychologists that study extraphysical phenomena scientifically are a good example of this — but unfortunately they are not well respected by either scientific or religious groups.
On Miracles 2009
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More effective, learning how to actively communicate with extraphysical consciousnesses — especially “ancestors,” other human beings that are no longer physically alive — can bring one feelings of security.
On Masochism 2009
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While the mainstream scientific community tends to assume a strictly materialist perspective and to regard spiritualist matters as beyond its scope, where testable, hypotheses concerning extraphysical phenomena should be regarded as being as much the realm of science and systematic empirical inquiry in general as any other observable phenomenon.
On Masochism 2009
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Depending on which is in a greater proportion, many things will occur: the boon experience of heightened vision, the boon experience of heightened hearing, advanced awareness, and even extraphysical powers.
Mahamudra Eliminating the Darkness of Unawareness ��� Part Two: A Stilled and Settled State of Shamatha the Ninth Karmapa Wangchug-dorjey 2008
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So at this point, no matter what good or bad experiences happen (to you) – physical sickness, mental suffering, good or bad dreams, advanced awareness, extraphysical powers, bliss, clarity, nonconceptuality, and so forth – do not get attached or cling (to them).
Mahamudra Eliminating the Darkness of Unawareness ��� Part Two: A Stilled and Settled State of Shamatha the Ninth Karmapa Wangchug-dorjey 2008
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Contests of psychic and extraphysical powers, both in India and Tibet, likewise ended in conversion.
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Further, Padmasambhava and several later Tibetan masters have used their superior extraphysical powers to overwhelm and “tame” harmful spirits, such as Nechung.
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Further, Padmasambhava and several later Tibetan masters have used their superior extraphysical powers to overwhelm and “tame” harmful spirits, such as Nechung.
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Contests of psychic and extraphysical powers, both in India and Tibet, likewise ended in conversion.
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The one with great force with his extraphysical powerful legs;
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