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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Brahma

Religion; Buddhism

One of the three major deities of Hinduism, along with Visnu (Vishnu) and Siva (Shiva). Adopted as one of the protective deities of Buddhism.

Bon-po

Religion; Buddhism

(Tibetan) The indigenous religion of Tibet. A form of nature-worship which has affected Tibetan Buddhism.

Chenrezig

Religion; Buddhism

(Tibetan) Avalokiteshvara. The Buddha of compassion. A male meditational deity embodying fully enlightened compassion.

Buddhi

Religion; Buddhism

Intuitive awareness, true intelligence, that mental faculty capable of profoundest insight.

Chaitya

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) (Pali: Cetiya) A tumulus raised over a burial mound. In Buddhism synonymous with Dagoba, Stupa, Tope or Chorten; sometimes used for a hall (for meditation).

Chela

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) A disciple or follower of a Guru.

Buddha-fields

Religion; Buddhism

The Buddha-fields are the infinite number of paradises which are populated by uncountable Buddhas and bodhisattvas. The Buddha-fields are beyond the realm of samsara. Those within them have reached ...