Hesychia

Philosophical concept of stillness From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Greek term hesychia (ἡσυχία, Greek pronunciation: [isiˈçia]) is a concept that can be translated as "stillness, rest, quiet, silence".[1]

In Christianity

Further information: Hesychasm

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

Further information: Henosis

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]

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