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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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bodhisattwa
Religion; Buddhism
Members of the early schools and Therevada generally understand this as the historical Buddha Shakyamuni in his previous lives. For members of the Mahayana schools, this can mean ...
Avalokiteshvara
Religion; Buddhism
A deity which represents the compassion of the Buddha, as worshipped in the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions.
hidden valley
Religion; Buddhism
A place in which people can take refuge at times of political disturbance and where Buddhism can be practised safely.
Shaolin Monastery
Religion; Buddhism
Shaolin Monastery is a Chán Buddhist temple on Mount Song, near Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan province, China. It is led by Abbot Shi Yongxin. Founded in the fifth century, the ...
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