Buddhism

Buddhism

Buddhism is a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha.

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sesshin

Religion; Buddhism

(Japanese) To touch, receive, or convey the mind; the Zen retreat, conventionally seven days.

sentient being

Religion; Buddhism

A being who has not yet reached enlightenment.

seiza shiki

Religion; Buddhism

(Japanese) The system of Seiza; physical and mental culture through the practice of seiza.

semmon dojo

Religion; Buddhism

(Japanese) Special Training Place; a Rinzai Zen temple where monks or nuns are trained.

sensei

Religion; Buddhism

(Japanese) Teacher.

Savatthi

Religion; Buddhism

Savatthi in Pali, Sravasti in Sanskrit. The capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala, where the famous monastery (Bodhimandala) Jetavanna Grove was located.