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Ch'an:

 (Chi)   The Chinese form of Zen Buddhism, The term also refers to the trance state of thought-free consciousness, Dhyana. (See also Dhyana; Zen.)

Ch'i:

 (Chi)   Literally "breath" or "wind". The Chinese name for the vital force in all things. This doctrine is central to acupuncture and to many styles of martial arts, most natably Tai-Ch'i and Aikido. (See also Ki; Odic Force; Orgone; Prana.)

Consecration:

 To make sacred. Essentially, the ritual dedication of some person or thing to a specific office or purpose. A good example of a consecrated item would be the host (wafer) used in the Christian eucharist.

Coven:

 An organized group of witches, meeting and working regularly together.

Covenstead:

 A coven's normal place of meeting.

Craft, the:

Witchcraft. Wicca. Folk magic.

Updated August 27th, 1998