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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Moggalana

Religion; Buddhism

One of Buddha's chief disciples, noted for his intellect.

Moha

Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) One of the 'Three Fires'. Mental dullness, infatuation, stupidity. The philosophical doctrine of Maya applied to the human mind.

metta

Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) Love in the sense of loving-kindness; goodwill. The first of the four Brahma Viharas. The subject of the famous Metta Sutta.

Metteyya

Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) Matriya (Skr. ) The name of the Buddha-to-be or next Buddha. A famous Bodhisattva.

merit

Religion; Buddhism

Insight, power or energy bestowed on the mind when one performs virtuous actions. Merit is essentially "good Karma. " It can be gained in a number of ways. Many of these involve interaction between ...

Milarepa

Religion; Buddhism

(Tibet 1040-1123) Foremost disciple of Marpa, famous for his intense practice, devotion to his guru, attainment of enlightenment in his lifetime, and his many songs of spiritual realization.

maya

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) Illusion, popularly used in this sense. Philosophically, the phenomenal universe, being subject to differentiation and impermanence is Maya.