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[[File:kolinahr.jpg|thumb|[[Spock]] about to receive the final ritual of the ''kolinahr'' in the [[2270s]]]]
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{{aquote|''Kolinahr'' – through which ''all'' emotion is finally shed.|Vulcan master|2270s|1}}
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'''''Kolinahr''''' (''ko-li-naar''), as a word, described both the [[Vulcan]] ritual by which all remaining vestigial emotions were demonstrated as purged, and the mental discipline whereby this state was subsequently maintained. Not all Vulcans were required to make this final journey to pure logic. The duration of ''kolinahr'' training was quasi-monastic in nature, and could vary from two to six (or more) years.
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'''''Kolinahr''''' (''ko-li-naar''), as a [[word]], described both the [[Vulcan]] [[ritual]] by which all remaining vestigial [[emotion]]s were demonstrated as [[purge]]d, and the mental discipline whereby this state was subsequently maintained. Not all Vulcans were required to make this final journey to pure [[logic]]. The duration of ''Kolinahr'' training was quasi-monastic in nature, and could vary from two to six (or more) [[year]]s. ({{ENT|The Andorian Incident}}; {{film|1}}; {{VOY|Flashback|Fury}})
   
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[[T'Klaas]] was one of the first [[Vulcan master|''kolinahr'' masters]] and knew [[Surak]]. His mummified remains were kept in the [[catacombs]] of the [[T'Karath Sanctuary]], but were not marked. ({{ENT|Awakening}})
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[[T'Klaas]], a student of [[Surak]], was one of the first [[Vulcan master|''Kolinahr'' masters]]. His [[mummy|mummified]] [[remains]] were kept in the [[catacombs]] of the [[T'Karath Sanctuary]], but were not marked. ({{ENT|Awakening}})
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{{bginfo|According to [[Judith Reeves-Stevens]], the [[script]] for {{e|The Forge}} indicated that [[Syrran]] was a ''Kolinahr'' master.}}
   
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The Vulcan [[monastery]] at [[P'Jem]] was a remote {{dis|sanctuary|location}} for ''kolinahr'' and [[peace]]ful [[meditation]]. According to [[Sub-commander]] [[T'Pol]], [[visitor]]s would be turned away during the time of ''kolinahr''. ({{ENT|The Andorian Incident}})
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''In the [[alternate reality]], {{alt|Spock}} discussed the ''kolinahr'' ritual with {{alt|Amanda Grayson|his mother}} shortly before making the decision to enter [[Starfleet]] instead of the [[Vulcan Science Academy]]. He wanted to ensure that if he decided to undergo ''kolinahr'', she would not interpret his decision as a rejection of her, or his human half. She lovingly reassured him that, regardless of the decision he made, she would proudly stand behind him.'' ({{film|11}})
  
   
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''In 2258 in the [[alternate reality]], {{alt|Spock}} discussed the ''Kolinahr'' ritual with {{alt|Amanda Grayson|his mother}} shortly before making the decision to enter [[Starfleet]] instead of the [[Vulcan Science Academy]]. He wanted to ensure that if he decided to undergo ''Kolinahr'', she would not interpret his decision as a rejection of her, or his [[Human]] half. She lovingly reassured him that, regardless of the decision he made, she would proudly stand behind him.'' ({{film|11}})
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[[Spock]] began the process of the ''kolinahr'' ritual after retiring from [[Starfleet]] circa [[2270]]. By the end of his [[2270s]] stay on [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], Spock had completed all but the final ritual of the ''kolinahr'', but failed to complete the ritual after receiving powerful [[telepathy|telepathic]] signals from the ''[[V'Ger]]'' entity in deep space, and experiencing strong emotions as a result. ({{film|1}})
 
   
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In 2259, [[Spock]] briefly discussed ''Kolinahr'' with {{dis|Angel|Captain}} (who at the time was impersonating humanitarian [[Doctor]] [[Aspen]]). Aspen admitted to never really understanding the point of ''Kolinahr''; that since Vulcans naturally had emotions, why try to erase them? Spock responded that ''Kolinahr'' offered clarity and the ability to see oneself without bias, and admitted to be looking forward to his. ({{SNW|The Serene Squall}})
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When [[Asil]] – daughter of [[Tuvok]] and [[T'Pel (wife of Tuvok)|T'Pel]] – attained ''kolinahr'', a friend of her father, [[Kathryn Janeway]], was present. ({{VOY|Fury}})
  
   
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[[File:Spock on Vulcan, 2270s.jpg|thumb|Spock undergoing ''Kolinahr']]
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{{bginfo|According to [[Judith Reeves-Stevens]], the script for {{e|The Forge}} indicated that [[Syrran]] was a Kohlinar master.}}
  
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[[Spock]] began the process of the ''Kolinahr'' ritual after [[retirement|retiring]] from [[Starfleet]] circa [[2270]]. By the end of his [[2270s]] stay on {{dis|Vulcan|planet}}, Spock had completed all but the final [[ritual]] of the ''Kolinahr'', but failed to do so after receiving powerful [[telepathic]] [[signal]]s from the ''[[V'ger]]'' entity in [[deep space]], and experiencing strong emotions as a result.
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When discussing this with [[James T. Kirk]] and [[Leonard McCoy]], the [[doctor]] mispronounced it as "kolineer". ({{film|1}})
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In [[2298]], [[Tuvok]] began immersing himself in ''Kolinahr'' after resigning from Starfleet. [[2304|Six years later]], he entered into ''[[Pon farr]]'' and [[married]] {{dis|T'Pel|wife of Tuvok}}. After they chose to raise a [[family]], Tuvok postponed his studies. ({{VOY|Flashback}})
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When [[Asil]] – [[daughter]] of Tuvok and T'Pel – attained ''Kolinahr'', a [[friend]] of her [[father]], [[Kathryn Janeway]], was present. ({{VOY|Fury}})
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At some point before [[2401]], there was a series of [[anti-Kolinahr demonstration]]s on [[Aklion VII]]. ({{PIC|Dominion}})
   
 
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Spock informs Dr. McCoy of his intention to enter Kolinahr at the conclusion of ''[[The Lost Years]]'', just after the ''Enterprise'' concludes its original five-year mission. Spock predicts that he will never see McCoy, Kirk, or any member of the ''Enterprise'' crew again, a prediction that McCoy instinctively refuses to accept.
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''[[Forgotten History]]'' briefly looks at Spock's reasons for going through Kolinahr, as he feels that his remaining emotions are the reason that he has been mentally compromised by so many creatures during the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s voyages.
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The events pictured in ''[[Troublesome Minds]]'' and ''[[Crisis of Consciousness]]'' are also given as motivating factors for Spock's decision; at the end of the latter novel, he requests all data from the [[Vulcan Science Academy]] on the discipline.
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In ''[[The Fire and the Rose]]'', Spock again seeks to achieve Kolinahr when faced with a loss of emotional control after Kirk's apparent death on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-B|-B}}. He succeeds, but following his mother's death and a confrontation with [[Leonard McCoy]], Spock undergoes a risky procedure to reverse the Kolinahr and restore his ability to feel emotions as he realizes his inability to grieve for his mother.
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In the {{novel}}ization of ''{{dis|Star Trek: The Motion Picture|novel}}'', in the scene where Spock fails to complete his Kolinahr, it is stated to be Kirk's mind he is telepathically connecting with, not ''V'ger''{{'}}s.
   
 
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Kolinahr

Spock about to receive the final ritual of the kolinahr

"Kolinahr – through which all emotion is finally shed."
– Vulcan master, 2270s (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)

Kolinahr (ko-li-naar), as a word, described both the Vulcan ritual by which all remaining vestigial emotions were demonstrated as purged, and the mental discipline whereby this state was subsequently maintained. Not all Vulcans were required to make this final journey to pure logic. The duration of Kolinahr training was quasi-monastic in nature, and could vary from two to six (or more) years. (ENT: "The Andorian Incident"; Star Trek: The Motion Picture; VOY: "Flashback", "Fury")

T'Klaas, a student of Surak, was one of the first Kolinahr masters. His mummified remains were kept in the catacombs of the T'Karath Sanctuary, but were not marked. (ENT: "Awakening")

According to Judith Reeves-Stevens, the script for "The Forge" indicated that Syrran was a Kolinahr master.

The Vulcan monastery at P'Jem was a remote sanctuary for kolinahr and peaceful meditation. According to Sub-commander T'Pol, visitors would be turned away during the time of kolinahr. (ENT: "The Andorian Incident")

In 2258 in the alternate reality, Spock discussed the Kolinahr ritual with his mother shortly before making the decision to enter Starfleet instead of the Vulcan Science Academy. He wanted to ensure that if he decided to undergo Kolinahr, she would not interpret his decision as a rejection of her, or his Human half. She lovingly reassured him that, regardless of the decision he made, she would proudly stand behind him. (Star Trek)

In 2259, Spock briefly discussed Kolinahr with Angel (who at the time was impersonating humanitarian Doctor Aspen). Aspen admitted to never really understanding the point of Kolinahr; that since Vulcans naturally had emotions, why try to erase them? Spock responded that Kolinahr offered clarity and the ability to see oneself without bias, and admitted to be looking forward to his. (SNW: "The Serene Squall")

Spock on Vulcan, 2270s

Spock undergoing Kolinahr'

Spock began the process of the Kolinahr ritual after retiring from Starfleet circa 2270. By the end of his 2270s stay on Vulcan, Spock had completed all but the final ritual of the Kolinahr, but failed to do so after receiving powerful telepathic signals from the V'ger entity in deep space, and experiencing strong emotions as a result.

When discussing this with James T. Kirk and Leonard McCoy, the doctor mispronounced it as "kolineer". (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)

In 2298, Tuvok began immersing himself in Kolinahr after resigning from Starfleet. Six years later, he entered into Pon farr and married T'Pel. After they chose to raise a family, Tuvok postponed his studies. (VOY: "Flashback")

When Asil – daughter of Tuvok and T'Pel – attained Kolinahr, a friend of her father, Kathryn Janeway, was present. (VOY: "Fury")

At some point before 2401, there was a series of anti-Kolinahr demonstrations on Aklion VII. (PIC: "Dominion")

Appendices

Apocrypha

Spock informs Dr. McCoy of his intention to enter Kolinahr at the conclusion of The Lost Years, just after the Enterprise concludes its original five-year mission. Spock predicts that he will never see McCoy, Kirk, or any member of the Enterprise crew again, a prediction that McCoy instinctively refuses to accept.

Forgotten History briefly looks at Spock's reasons for going through Kolinahr, as he feels that his remaining emotions are the reason that he has been mentally compromised by so many creatures during the Enterprise's voyages.

The events pictured in Troublesome Minds and Crisis of Consciousness are also given as motivating factors for Spock's decision; at the end of the latter novel, he requests all data from the Vulcan Science Academy on the discipline.

In The Fire and the Rose, Spock again seeks to achieve Kolinahr when faced with a loss of emotional control after Kirk's apparent death on the USS Enterprise-B. He succeeds, but following his mother's death and a confrontation with Leonard McCoy, Spock undergoes a risky procedure to reverse the Kolinahr and restore his ability to feel emotions as he realizes his inability to grieve for his mother.

In the novelization of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, in the scene where Spock fails to complete his Kolinahr, it is stated to be Kirk's mind he is telepathically connecting with, not V'ger's.

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