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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mara

Religion; Buddhism

The personification of evil and temptation.

marana

Religion; Buddhism

Death. Maranussati: 'Recollection of Death'.

marks of existence

Religion; Buddhism

There are three marks of existence: suffering (dukka), impermanence (anitya), and "no-soul" (anatman). For a fuller discussion of these in Theravada Buddhism, go here.

Manjushri

Religion; Buddhism

The Bodhisattva of Wisdom (prajna. ) One of the principal Bodhisattvas of the Zen Buddhist tradition. Personifies wisdom and is often represented riding a lion and holding the ...

Marpa

Religion; Buddhism

(Tibet 1012-96) Founder of the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He was a renowned tantric master and translator, and a disciple of Naropa and the guru of Milarepa.

mano

Religion; Buddhism

'Mind', is in the Abhidhamma used as a synonym of vinnana (consciousness) and citta (state of consciousness, mind).

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 ...