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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Buddha rupa

Religion; Buddhism

An image of the Buddha.

Buddha-fields

Religion; Buddhism

The Buddha-fields are the infinite number of paradises which are populated by uncountable Buddhas and bodhisattvas. The Buddha-fields are beyond the realm of samsara. Those within ...

Buddha hall

Religion; Buddhism

Traditionally, the room or building in a Zen Buddhist monastery in which services are held.

Brahman

Religion; Buddhism

The highest of the Four Castes in ancient India at the time of Shakyamuni. They served Brahma, with offerings; the keepers of the Vedas, i.e. Priestly caste.

Shurangama Sutra

Religion; Buddhism

Buddhist sutra particularly popular in the Chan school of Chinese Buddhism, having been brought from India to China in the 7th Century. The sutra emphasizes the importance of ...