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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jivatman

Religion; Buddhism

The soul, as a separate individual.

jnana

Religion; Buddhism

Wisdom; higher intellect.

jikijitsu

Religion; Buddhism

(Japanese) Head of training and timer of zazen periods in the Rinzai zendo.

jina

Religion; Buddhism

Conqueror.

jiriki

Religion; Buddhism

(Japanese) The way of salvation by 'Self-power' or self-effort as distinguished from Tariki, the way of salvation by 'Other-power' or an external Saviour.

je tzong khapa

Religion; Buddhism

Great 14th centruy Tibetan scholar, teacher and yogi.

jhana

Religion; Buddhism

Mental absorption. A state of strong concentration focused on a single object. One of the highest levels of awareness that can be reached by the practice of samadhi. There are ...