Glossary of Buddhist Terms - Dharma Wisdom
These are Pali and technical terms. The most common spellings are listed first, followed by alternates. The parentheses immediately following each head-word contain the phonetic Pali spelling according to the Velthuis convention. Skt. = Sanskrit
Glossary of Buddhism - Wikipedia
Below are given a number of important Buddhist terms, short definitions, and the languages in which they appear. In this list, an attempt has been made to organize terms by their original form and give translations and synonyms in other languages along with the definition.
Glossary of Buddhist Terms - Kadampa Buddhism
The Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a world-renowned meditation master and Teacher inspired thousands of people around the world to apply the pure teachings of Buddha to their modern lives to solve their personal problems and discover a deep and lasting inner peace and happiness.
Glossary of Buddhist Terms – Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
Early Buddhist Scriptures speak of the Buddha as possessing thirty-two good aspects and eighty minor marks. THOUGHT, NATURAL AND DELIBERATE. Terms used to assist trainees during meditation.
Glossary of Buddhist Terms: Letters U - Z - Kadampa Buddhism
Vajra Generally, the Sanskrit word `vajra’ means indestructible like a diamond and powerful like a thunderbolt. In the context of Secret Mantra, it can mean the indivisibility of method and wisdom, omniscient great wisdom, or spontaneous great bliss.
Glossary of Buddhist Terms 6 Buddhism: The teachings of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, are the basis of what is called Buddhism. Buddhism can be subdivided into Hiniyana (the Small Way), Mahayana (the Great Way), and Vajrayana (The Diamond Way). Buddhist: Anyone who from the depths of their heart goes for refuge to
A 12-Word Journey on the Buddhist Path - Merriam-Webster
The terms and concepts associated with Buddhism are complex and can take years to master. We've put together a glossary of some of the basic ideas and words associated with Buddhism.
Guide to the Dictionary | Dictionary of Buddhism | Nichiren Buddhism …
Buddhist terms. Any established field of human thought, belief, or endeavor has a list of specialized terms and concepts that convey specific meaning within that field. Buddhism, too, has developed its own vocabulary to convey in precise …
Dictionaries, Lexicons, and Encyclopedias | The Ho Center for Buddhist …
Dictionary of Buddhist Terminology (Based on Yogācārabhūmi): Sanscrit-Tibetan-Chinese & Tibetan-Sanscrit-Chinese = Bukkyōgo jiten: Yugashiji ron ni motozuku Bon-Zō-Kan taishō, Zō-Bon-Kan taishō. Tōkyō: Sankibō Busshorin.
Digital Dictionary of Buddhism | Harvard Divinity School Library
Dictionary of Buddhist terms from a range of languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan. Definitions given in English. Also includes A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms: with Sanskrit and English equivalents and a Sanskrit-Pali index / compiled by William Edward Soothill and Lewis Hodous.