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Hesychia

The Greek term hesychia is a concept that can be translated as "stillness, rest, quiet, silence".

In Christianity
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. ==In Neoplatonism==
In Neoplatonism
The term is also used in Neoplatonic texts such as the Enneads. ==Other languages==
Other languages
Equivalent terms in other languages include Syriac shelya (šelya). ==See also==
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