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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Moggalana

Religion; Buddhism

One of Buddha's chief disciples, noted for his intellect.

Moha

Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) One of the 'Three Fires'. Mental dullness, infatuation, stupidity. The philosophical doctrine of Maya applied to the human mind.

metta

Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) Love in the sense of loving-kindness; goodwill. The first of the four Brahma Viharas. The subject of the famous Metta Sutta.

Metteyya

Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) Matriya (Skr. ) The name of the Buddha-to-be or next Buddha. A famous Bodhisattva.

merit

Religion; Buddhism

Insight, power or energy bestowed on the mind when one performs virtuous actions. Merit is essentially "good Karma. " It can be gained in a number of ways. Many of these involve ...

Milarepa

Religion; Buddhism

(Tibet 1040-1123) Foremost disciple of Marpa, famous for his intense practice, devotion to his guru, attainment of enlightenment in his lifetime, and his many songs of spiritual ...

maya

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) Illusion, popularly used in this sense. Philosophically, the phenomenal universe, being subject to differentiation and impermanence is Maya.