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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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ahimsa
Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) Non-harming or not hurting; gentleness to all forms of life.

ajahn
Religion; Buddhism

The Thai word for ‘teacher’; often used as the title of the senior monk or monks at a monastery. This is also spelt ‘achaan’, ‘acharn’ (and several other ways - all derived from ...

abhidhamma
Religion; Buddhism

(1) In the discourses of the Pali Canon, this term simply means "higher Dhamma," a systematic attempt to define the Buddha's teachings and understand their interrelationships. (2) ...

Brahmana
Religion; Buddhism

Usually spelled Brahmin. A member of the highest, namely the priestly, caste.

Brahmin
Religion; Buddhism

Name used in the present text for the priestly caste of Hindus. See Brahman.

Brahma
Religion; Buddhism

One of the three major deities of Hinduism, along with Visnu (Vishnu) and Siva (Shiva). Adopted as one of the protective deities of Buddhism.

Bon-po
Religion; Buddhism

(Tibetan) The indigenous religion of Tibet. A form of nature-worship which has affected Tibetan Buddhism.

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