Buddhism

Buddhism

Buddhism is a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha.

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Merit

Religion; Buddhism

Insight, power or energy bestowed on the mind when one performs virtuous actions. Merit is essentially "good Karma. " It can be gained in a number of ways. Many of these involve interaction between ...

Milarepa

Religion; Buddhism

(Tibet 1040-1123) Foremost disciple of Marpa, famous for his intense practice, devotion to his guru, attainment of enlightenment in his lifetime, and his many songs of spiritual realization.

Maya

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) Illusion, popularly used in this sense. Philosophically, the phenomenal universe, being subject to differentiation and impermanence is Maya.

Meditation

Religion; Buddhism

The process of becoming deeply acquainted with one's own mind. See Bhavana.

Mandala

Religion; Buddhism

In general, an art form based on the closed circle, which is the symbol on eternal continuity. In Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), it is a painting or tapestry based on concentric circles. Within the ...

Mana

Religion; Buddhism

'Conceit', pride, is one of the ten fetters binding one to existence.

Maitreya

Religion; Buddhism

Literally means friendly and benevolent. The buddha who is expected to come in the future, known to all schools of Buddhism. He is worshipped as a being who guides those who confess their wrongs, and ...