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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Vaibhasika

Religion; Buddhism

One of the Theravada philosophical schools.

ushnisha

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) The protuberance at the top of the head of a Buddha Rupa representing the flame of supreme enlightenment.

Uruvela

Religion; Buddhism

A town in Magadha where Shakyamuni attained his enlightenment and Buddhahood in the woods along the Nairanjana river.

Urna

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) The jewel or small protuberance between the eyes of a Buddha Rupa or statue representing the 'third eye of spiritual vision'.

Uposatha

Religion; Buddhism

' (Pali) 'Observance Day', a sacred day or ‘sabbath’, occurring every lunar fortnight. On this day, Buddhists reaffirm their Dhamma practice in terms of precepts and ...