Pacify to Purity

Pantheon-A group of gods of a people. A public building dedicated to a group of gods. A circular temple in Rome.

Paraclete (PEAR a-cleat) -The HOLY GHOST or HOLY SPIRIT as a advisor or counselor.

Paradigm-Shift-A swing from one world-view or set of BELIEFS, patterns or models to another set, such as a shift from the idea or belief that the world was flat, to the understanding that the world is round. Compare to QUANTUM LEAP.

Paradise-Eternal happiness after death. An ideal place of beauty. HEAVEN.

Parousiamania-An obsessive enthusiasm for the second-coming of CHRIST.

Patañjali-The reputed Indian author of the Yoga SUTRA, in which classical yoga is given a orderly presentation. He reportedly combined elements of various yoga traditions, and transformed yoga into a structure of philosophy. He lived about 200 B.C.E.

Path-The JOURNEY taken on the pursuit of ENLIGHTENMENT, usually undertaken with discipline, possibly with the aid of a teacher or mentor.

Peace (Peacefulness)-Calmness of the SPIRIT, and a sense of tranquility or equanimity. Some authors have said that true serenity and peace comes when you abandon the idea that satisfying your desires will bring satisfaction and pleasure.

Penance-The act of remorse for sins committed.