Bouchard's nodes are hard, bony outgrowths or gelatinous cysts on the proximal interphalangeal joints (the middle joints of fingers or toes.) They are a sign of osteoarthritis.Seen commonly in osteoarthritis, they are caused by formation of calcific spurs of the articular (joint) cartilage.ouchard's nodes are hard, bony outgrowths or gelatinous cysts on the proximal interphalangeal joints (the middle joints of fingers or toes.) They are a sign of osteoarthritis.
Satori is a term for âenlightenmentâ in Japanese Zen Buddhist tradition. The word literally means âunderstanding.â While it translates as a flash of sudden awareness or individual enlightenment, it can simultaneously be considered âthe first stepâ or embarkation toward nirvana.
Satori is often used interchangeably with kenshÅ. KenshÅ refers to the perception of the Buddha-Nature or emptiness. According to some authors, kenshÅ is a brief glimpse, while satori is considered to be a deeper spiritual experience. Distinct from this first insight, daigo-tettei is used to refer to a deep or lasting realization of the nature of existence.