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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Bodhisatta

Religion; Buddhism

A being (striving) for Awakening; a term used to describe the Buddha before he actually became Buddha, from his first aspiration to Buddhahood until the time of his full Awakening. Sanskrit form: ...

Blue Cliff Record

Religion; Buddhism

This collection of 100 koans with appreciatory verses and commentaries is a key text in the Rinzai school. It was studied by Dogen Zenji, who carried a handwritten copy back to Japan from China.

Bodhi

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit and Pali) Enlightenment; the spiritual condition of a Buddha or Bodhisattva.

Brahman

Religion; Buddhism

The highest of the Four Castes in ancient India at the time of Shakyamuni. They served Brahma, with offerings; the keepers of the Vedas, i.e. Priestly caste.

Brahmana

Religion; Buddhism

Usually spelled Brahmin. A member of the highest, namely the priestly, caste.

Brahmin

Religion; Buddhism

Name used in the present text for the priestly caste of Hindus. See Brahman.

Buddha

Religion; Buddhism

(1) The Buddha is Siddartha who was the founder of Buddhism. He was the first to attain enlightenment, and then taught others how to attain it. His first name is Siddartha, his family name was ...