Religion

Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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siddhi

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) Powers of the mind not yet developed in the average man.

Siddhartha

Religion; Buddhism

The Buddha's given name, or first name when he was born to the King Suddhodana. His surname was Gautama.

shunyata

Religion; Buddhism

Emptiness, void, the ultimate meaning of all things as a result of the three "features of existence," suffering, impermanence, and no-soul.

shoken

Religion; Buddhism

(Japanese) First view; the first interview between roshi and student.

shobogenzo

Religion; Buddhism

The masterwork of Dogen Zenji, this work is made up of ninety-five fascicles on Buddhist subjects and is considered a milestone in Buddhist literature.

Shin

Religion; Buddhism

The Pure Land School of Japanese Buddhism.

Shakyamuni

Religion; Buddhism

Sakayamuni in Sanskrit, Shakyamuni in Pali. The founder of Buddhism. He was born as the Prince of Sakyans, and was called Siddhartha Gautama. At the age of 35, he attained supreme ...