Chapter 5
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asport / apport - ass 'n' app
As Thessalie correctly tells Hicks, "asport" is the term used in parapsychology for the spontaneous movement or disappearance of an object from one place to another, which is the opposite of an "apport," where an object appears from an unknown source. Essentially, asport is the paranormal act of making something vanish, while an apport is the paranormal act of making something appear.
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S&W .32
The 32 Smith and Wesson is grouped with other turn-of-the-century revolver designed for use in "belly guns", which are guns meant for use in point-blank defensive situations, such as in a carriage or an alleyway. They're also called "Saturday night specials." Its 3"-4" barrel length classifies it as a "prohibited" weapon, as it's less than 105 mm (4.1 in) length.
objects are pure, innocent
In Zen, the concept of "purity of objects" is not about a physical, moral, or ritualistic cleanliness inherent to the object itself. Instead, it refers to a state of mind that perceives the object as it is, without the contaminating overlay of subjective projections, desires, or judgments. This understanding of purity is grounded in the core Zen concepts of non-dualism and emptiness, which suggest that a division between pure and impure is a human fabrication. A pure mind sees the inherent "suchness" of things.
a human soul can be defined as a structure of memories
The concept of the human soul as a structure of memories is found in some spiritual and religious traditions, particularly those that believe in reincarnation, where the soul carries learning and memories from one lifetime to the next. However, many other views, both secular and religious, do not define the soul in this way, with some considering it the whole of consciousness, a collection of quantum fields, or a separate concept from memory. Wikipedia
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sawbuck
"Sawbuck" is a slang term historically used for a U.S. $10 bill because two ornate Roman numeral Xs were on the backside of the 10-dollar bill issued during the Civil War, said Xs resembling the crossbars of a carpentry sawhorse (also called a sawbuck).
