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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vijnana

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit) Consciousness; the faculty by which one cognizes the phenomenal world.

Vihara

Religion; Buddhism

(Sanskrit and Pali) A dwelling-place for the Sangha. A retreat or monastery. A state of mind. Hence the Brahma Viharas, the Brahma-like or divine states of mind.

Vesak

Religion; Buddhism

In Buddhist tradition it is the date not only of the Buddha's birth, but also of his Enlightenment and death. The full moon day of the month corresponding to May in our calendar.

venerable

Religion; Buddhism

An honorific, title of respect for a Buddhist monk or nun.

vedana

Religion; Buddhism

(Pali) Sense reaction to contact. The seventh link in the twelve nidanas, the chain of causation, producing the craving of thirst for existence.

vajrayana

Religion; Buddhism

The path of tantra. Since a "vajra" is a diamond, this term means "The Diamond Way. " It refers to the third form of Buddhism (after Theravada and Mahayana), which is practiced largely in Tibet. It ...