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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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Religion; Buddhism

The nature spirits of Burma still worshipped in village shrines, comparable to the devatas of Sri Lanka.

Nayuta

Religion; Buddhism

A large number.

Nembutsu

Religion; Buddhism

In Japanese, the term by which devotees call on Amitabha Buddha. They usually say "Praise to the Buddha Amitabha," i.e., "Namu Amida Butsa," which can be shortened to "Nembutsu. "

Samu

Religion; Buddhism

(Japanese) Work service (in the sense of sutra service); meditation in work (traditionally in and about the temple).

Samsara

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit and Pali) The world of appearances and endless flux, including all aspects of becoming and death; cycles of birth and rebirth.

Sampajanna

Religion; Buddhism

'Clarity of Consciousness', Clear Comprehension. This term is frequently met with in combination with Mindfulness (sati).

Samatha

Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) 'Tranquillity', is a symtom of samadhi (concentration). It is one of the mental factors in wholesome consciousness.

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