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Dictionary - Buddhist: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Buddhist
Buddhist: Buddhist. Follower of Buddhism.   (See also: Buddhist , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Music
Buddhist music is music created for or inspired by Buddhism and part of Buddhist art. Buddhist music - Honkyoku. Honkyoku are the pieces...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Vegetarianism
The first lay precept in Buddhism is usually translated as "I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures." Many se...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Chant
A Buddhist chant is a form of musical verse or incantation, in some ways analogous to Hindu or Christian religious recitations. They exis...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Philosophy
Buddhist philosophy is the branch of Eastern philosophy based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha (c. 563 BC - c. 483 BC). Buddhist philos...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Art
Buddhist art originated in the Indian subcontinent in the centuries following the life of the historical Gautama Buddha in the 6th to 5th...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Worship: Worship In Buddhism
Buddhist Worship: Worship in Buddhism Buddhists can worship both at home or at a temple. It is not considered essential to go to a templ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Buddhist Scriptures
Buddhism: Buddhist Scriptures The Buddhist canon of scripture is known in Sanskrit as the Tripitaka and in Pali as the Tipitaka. These t...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Monasticism
Monasticism is one of the most fundamental institutions of Buddhism. Monks and nuns are responsible for preserving and spreading Buddhist...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism Beliefs: Buddhist Vegetarianism
Buddhism Beliefs: Buddhist Vegetarianism The first lay precept in Buddhism prohibits killing. Many see this as implying that Buddhists s...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Buddhist Marriage Ceremony
Buddhism: Buddhist Marriage Ceremony Although wedding ceremonies have always been regarded as secular affairs in Buddhist countries, th...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Symbolism
Buddhist symbolism appeared from around the 3rd century BCE, and started with aniconic symbolism, avoiding direct representations of the ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Buddhist Festivals And Special Days
Buddhist Festivals and Special Days There are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. Many of thes...   » Read the article

Article - List Of Buddhist Temples
Buddhist temples and monasteries, sorted by location. List of Buddhist temples - Australia. Nan Tien Temple List of Buddhist temples...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Atomism
Buddhist atoms in the tradition of Buddhist atomism underwent a very rich period during the time of Dharmakirti. In discussing Buddhist ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Councils
The first Buddhist council was held soon after the death of the Buddha under the patronage of king Ajatasatru, and presided by a monk nam...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Flag
The Buddhist flag is a flag designed to symbolise Buddhism. It was in designed in 1880 by a committee comprised of Ven Hikkaduwe Sri Suma...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Texts
There are a great variety of Buddhist texts. Buddhists place varying value on them: attitudes range from worship of the text itself, to d...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Architecture
Buddhist religious architecture developed in the South Asia in the third century BCE. Two types of structures are associated with early B...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Prayer Beads
Buddhist prayer beads are traditional devotional tools of prayer used in various forms of Buddhism. They are similar to other forms of pr...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Polemics
Buddhist polemics revolve around the veracity and efficacy of doctrine and practice. It seems that from the very beginning Buddhists were...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Quotes: As A Buddhist Monk
Buddhist Quotes: As a Buddhist Monk   As a Buddhist monk my concern extends to all members of the human family and, indeed, to ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Meditation
Buddhist meditation, meditation used in the practice of Buddhism, "includes any method of meditation that has Enlightenment as its ultima...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Cuisine
Chinese cuisine Eight Great Traditions Anhui Cantonese Fujian Hunan Jiangsu Shandong Sichuan Zhejiang Others Chinese Buddhist Chiu...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Calendar
The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar (formerly Burma) in se...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Mythology
Buddhist mythology is a mythology within the Buddhism belief system. It is a relatively broad mythology, as it was adopted and influenced...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Terms And Concepts
Several Buddhist terms and concepts lack direct translations into English that cover the breadth of the original term. Below are given a ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Churches Of America
The Buddhist Churches of America is the United States branch of the Hongwanji-ha Hongwanji (a.k.a. Honpa Hongwanji / Nishi-Hongwanji) sub...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist View Of Marriage
While Buddhist practice varies considerably among its various schools, Marriage is one of the few concepts specifically mentioned in the ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Temples In Thailand
Buddhist temples in Thailand - Bangkok. Wat Benchamabophit (marble temple) Wat Suthat the Giant Swing Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen Wat Ratc...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Publication Society
The Buddhist Publication Society is a charity whose goal is to explain and spread the doctrine of the Buddha. It was founded in Sri Lanka...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Society, London
The Buddhist Society, London was created in London as an offshoot of a Theosophical Lodge by Christmas Humphreys, a British judge and con...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Religious Philosophy
The religious philosophies and schools of thought in Buddhism have evolved since Buddha's death into diverse, and complex traditions. Bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Music: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Music
Buddhist music is music created for or inspired by Buddhism and part of Buddhist art. Buddhist music - Honkyoku. Honkyoku are the pieces...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Chant: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Chant
A Buddhist chant is a form of musical verse or incantation, in some ways analogous to Hindu or Christian religious recitations. They exis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhists: Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhists
A number of noted individuals have been Buddhists. List of Buddhists - Historical Buddhist thinkers and founders of schools. Individuals...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Monasticism: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Monasticism
Monasticism is one of the most fundamental institutions of Buddhism. Monks and nuns are responsible for preserving and spreading Buddhist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Vegetarianism: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Vegetarianism
The first lay precept in Buddhism is usually translated as "I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures." Many se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Philosophy: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Philosophy
Buddhist philosophy is the branch of Eastern philosophy based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha (c. 563 BC - c. 483 BC). Buddhist philos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Art: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Art
Buddhist art originated in the Indian subcontinent in the centuries following the life of the historical Gautama Buddha in the 6th to 5th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples
Buddhist temples and monasteries, sorted by location. List of Buddhist temples - Australia. List of Buddhist temples - New South Wales....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Atomism: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Atomism
Buddhist atoms in the tradition of Buddhist atomism underwent a very rich period during the time of Dharmakirti. In discussing Buddhist ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Councils: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Councils
The first Buddhist council was held soon after the death of the Buddha under the patronage of king Ajatasatru, and presided by a monk nam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Symbolism: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Symbolism
Buddhist symbolism appeared from around the 3rd century BCE, and started with aniconic symbolism, avoiding direct representations of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Flag: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Flag
The Buddhist flag is a flag designed to symbolise Buddhism. It was in designed in 1880 by a committee comprised of Ven Hikkaduwe Sri Suma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Cuisine: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Cuisine
Chinese cuisine Eight Great Traditions Anhui Cantonese Fujian Hunan Jiangsu Shandong Sichuan Zhejiang Others Chinese Buddhist Chiu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Texts: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Texts
There are a great variety of Buddhist texts. Buddhists place varying value on them: attitudes range from worship of the text itself, to d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Architecture: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Architecture
Buddhist religious architecture developed in the South Asia in the third century BCE. Two types of structures are associated with early B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Fellowship Of Buddhists: Encyclopedia - World Fellowship Of Buddhists
The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) is arguably the largest and most influential international Buddhist organization. It was founded ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Polemics: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Polemics
Buddhist polemics revolve around the veracity and efficacy of doctrine and practice. It seems that from the very beginning Buddhists were...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts
Several Buddhist terms and concepts lack direct translations into English that cover the breadth of the original term. Below are given a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Meditation: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Meditation
Buddhist meditation, meditation used in the practice of Buddhism, "includes any method of meditation that has Enlightenment as its ultima...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Prayer Beads: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Prayer Beads
Buddhist prayer beads are traditional devotional tools of prayer used in various forms of Buddhism. They are similar to other forms of pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Calendar: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Calendar
The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar (formerly Burma) in se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist View Of Marriage: Encyclopedia - Buddhist View Of Marriage
While Buddhist practice varies considerably among its various schools, Marriage is one of the few concepts specifically mentioned in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Churches Of America: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Churches Of America
The Buddhist Churches of America is the United States branch of the Hongwanji-ha Hongwanji (a.k.a. Honpa Hongwanji / Nishi-Hongwanji) sub...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Temples In Thailand: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Temples In Thailand
Buddhist temples in Thailand - Bangkok. Wat Benchamabophit (marble temple) Wat Suthat the Giant Swing Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen Wat Ratc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Publication Society: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Publication Society
The Buddhist Publication Society is a charity whose goal is to explain and spread the doctrine of the Buddha. It was founded in Sri Lanka...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Mythology: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Mythology
Buddhist mythology is a mythology within the Buddhism belief system. It is a relatively broad mythology, as it was adopted and influenced...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Society London: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Society London
The Buddhist Society, London was created in London as an offshoot of a Theosophical Lodge by Christmas Humphreys, a British judge and con...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Religious Philosophy: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Religious Philosophy
The religious philosophies and schools of thought in Buddhism have evolved since Buddha's death into diverse, and complex traditions. Bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amaravati Buddhist Monastery: Encyclopedia - Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery is a monastery in the Thai Forest Tradition of the Theravada lineage of Buddhism. Amaravati Buddhist Monaste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Music - Buddhist Chant
Buddhist chant is chant used in or inspired by Buddhism, including many genres in many cultures: Repetition of the name of Amitabha in P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Art: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Art - Northern Buddhist Art
The Silk Road transmission of Buddhism to Central Asia, China and ultimately Korea and Japan started in the 1st century CE with a semi-le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Art: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Art - Southern Buddhist Art
During the 1st century CE, the trade on the overland Silk Road tended to be restricted by the rise of the Parthian empire in the Middle E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Philosophy: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Philosophy - Introduction
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic From its inception, Bud...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Buddhist Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Buddhist Medicine
Buddhist Medicine: A method that encompasses moxibustion and shiatsu massage.   (See also: Buddhist Medicine , Alternative Hea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhists: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhists - Historical Buddhist Thinkers And Founders Of Schools
Individuals are grouped by nationality, except in cases where the vast majority of their influence was felt elsewhere. List of Buddhists...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Buddhist Psychology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Buddhist Psychology
Buddhist psychology: comprehensive science of mind and being. It includes Abhidharma analysis. (The Abhidharma is the third part of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Philosophy: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Philosophy - Historical Development Of Buddhist Philosophy
Buddhist philosophy - Early development. The philosophical outlook of Earliest Buddhism was primarily negative, in the sense that it fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Councils: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Councils - 2nd Buddhist Council 383 Bc
The second Buddhist council was convened by king Kalasoka and held at Vaisali, following conflicts between the conservative and liberal e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Greco-buddhist Art: Encyclopedia Ii - Greco-buddhist Art - Greco-buddhist Artistic Interaction
As soon as the Greeks invaded India to form the Indo-Greek kingdom, a fusion of Hellenistic and Buddhist elements started to appear, enco...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Terms And Concepts - S
輪迴, 輪廻 Cn: ?? Jp: rinne Vi: luân hồi Japanese: 作務 Sanskrit: saṃvrti Sanskrit: saṅgha 僧, 僧侶 Cn:...   » Read the article

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論藏, 論蔵 Cn: ?? Jp: ronzō Vi: Luận tạng Pāli: ācāriya Sanskrit: ācārya Thai: อาจารย์ Ajahn 阿�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Encyclopedia Ii - Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order - The Western Buddhist Order
Despite the name, the WBO is based not only in the West but is now a worldwide Buddhist movement. Membership of the order is limited by o...   » Read the article

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愛 Cn: ?? Jp: ai Vi: ái Japanese Sanskrit: tantra 怛特羅 Cn: ?? Vi: đát-đặc-la Sanskrit: tathāgata 如来 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhist Temples - Australia
List of Buddhist temples - New South Wales. Nan Tien Temple List of Buddhist temples - Queensland. Queensland Burmese Buddhist Mon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhist Temples - Indonesia
List of Buddhist temples - Yogyakarta. Borobudur ... See also:List of Buddhist temples, List of Buddhist temples - Australia, List ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhist Temples - China
List of Buddhist temples - Beijing. Tanzhe Temple Lama Temple Jietai Temple Yunju Temple List of Buddhist temples - Fujian. Guangh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhist Temples - Japan
List of Buddhist temples - Fukui. Eihei-ji List of Buddhist temples - Hyogo. Antai-ji List of Buddhist temples - Kanagawa. Kō...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Cuisine: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Cuisine - Common Sources For Buddhist Foods
Buddhist vegetarian chefs have become extremely creative in imitating meat using prepared wheat gluten, also known as "seitan" or "wheat ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhist Temples - Europe
List of Buddhist temples - France. Dhagpo Kagyu Ling la Gendronnière Zen Temple - France Kanshoji Zen Monastery - France Karma Ling V...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhist Temples - Canada
List of Buddhist temples - Nova Scotia. Gampo Abbey List of Buddhist temples - Ontario. Zen Centre of Ottawa Riwoche Tibetan Buddh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhist Temples - India
List of Buddhist temples - Bihar. Mahabodhi Mahavihara Nalanda List of Buddhist temples - Sikkim. Rumtek Monastery ... See also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhist Temples: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhist Temples - Tibet
Bön Menri Monastery Yundgrung Ling Monastery Gelug Drepung Monastery Jokhang Monastery Ganden Monastery Sera Monastery Tashi Lhunpo M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Buddhists: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Buddhists - Modern Teachers
List of Buddhists - Theravada / Vipassana teachers. Ajahn Brahm (1951- ) Ajahn Chah (1918-1992) Ajahn Mun (1870-1949) Ajahn Sumedho Ve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Terms And Concepts - O
Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ... See also:Buddhist terms and concepts, Buddhist terms and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Terms And Concepts - I
Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ... See also:Buddhist terms and concepts, Buddhist terms and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Terms And Concepts - L
喇嘛 Cn: ?? Vi: lạt-ma Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ... See also:Buddhist term...   » Read the article

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取 Cn: ?? Jp: shu Vi: thủ Sanskrit: upāsaka 近事男 Cn: ?? Vi: cận sự nam from upasaka above Sanskrit: upāsik...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Terms And Concepts - R
仁波切 Cn: ?? Japanese: 臨済宗 Rinzai-shū 臨済宗 Cn: Línjì-zōng Vi: Lâm Tế tông Japanese: 臘八 Rōhatsu ...   » Read the article

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金剛乘 Cn: ?? Vi: Kim cương thừa Pāli, Sanskrit: vinaya-piṭaka 律藏 Cn: ?? Jp: Ritsuzō Vi: Luật tạng fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Terms And Concepts - Z
坐禪 Cn: zuòchán Vi: toạ thiền Japanese: 禪宗 Zen-shu 禪宗 Ch: Chán-zōn Vi: Thiền tông Japanese: 禅堂 禅堂 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Terms And Concepts - G
合掌 Cn: ?? Vi: hiệp chưởng Tibetan Chinese 公案 gōng-àn 公案 Ko: gong'an Jp: kōan Vi: công án Contents: Top...   » Read the article

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小乘 Cn: Xiǎochěng Jp: Shōjō Vi: Tiểu thừa Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ... S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Terms And Concepts: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Terms And Concepts - J
禪, 禅 Ch: chán Jp: Zen Vi: thiền-na or thiền Japanese Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y...   » Read the article

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業 Cn: yè Jp: gō Vi: nghiệp Japanese: 見性 kenshō 見性 Cn: jiànxìng Vi: kiến tính Tibetan Japanese: 經行 kinhin...   » Read the article

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中觀宗 Cn: ?? Vi: Trung quán tông Sanskrit: mahāsiddha 大成就 Cn: ?? Vi: đại thành tựu Sanskrit: mahāyā...   » Read the article