Yoga And Buddhism Dictionary

Karma: In Hindu tradition the karma is the record of all actions from all lives, the consequences for which are determined by the intentions of the act, not the consequences of the act. In Yoga, this is the form of practice that emphasizes work.

 (See also: Karma , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Karma

Volition, volitional or intentional activity.

Karma is always followed by its fruit, Vipaka. Karma and Vipaka are oftentimes referred to as the law of causality, a cardinal concern in the Teaching of the Buddha.

• Common karma: the difference between personal and common karma can be seen in the following example: Suppose a country goes to war to gain certain economic advantages and in the process, numerous soldiers and civilians are killed or maimed. If a particular citizen volunteers for military service and actually participates in the carnage, he commits a personal karma of killing. Other citizens, however, even if opposed to the war, may benefit directly or indirectly (e.g., through economic gain). They are thus said to share in the common karma of killing of their country.

• Fixed karma: in principle, all karma is subject to change. Fixed karma, however, is karma which can only be changed in extraordinary circumstances, because it derives from an evil act committed simultaneously with mind, speech and body. An example of fixed karma would be a premeditated crime (versus a crime of passion).

 (See also: Karma , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Kundalini: A name used in Yoga for a snake like inner energy, that is wrapped around the abdominal region of the body. This is somewhat related to ki, ch'i, and te.

 (See also: Kundalini , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Samadhi: A state of higher concentration in meditation. There are three stages in Buddhism (preparation, beginning, and attainment of concentration). Samadhi is the eighth element in the classical path of Yoga, meaning absorption, becoming one with, harmonizing. There are two forms of samadhi in Yoga (with and without support). The greater form of samadhi in Yoga is without support.

 (See also: Samadhi , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Lotus Position: The position that Buddha is depicted in. In meditation, the feet are brought up, and the backs of both feet are pressed against the opposite inner thighs.

 (See also: Lotus Position , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

 Dokusan: A period of interaction between a Zen student and a Zen teacher, which is done according to a regular schedule. This is a personal encounter, in which the teacher is able to probe and stimulate the student's understanding, and the student is able to ask questions directly related to practice. Since everything is Zen practice, questions can be asked about anything. This is different from a mondo only slightly, because this involves an individual and a mondo can be done in a group. Mondo is similar enough that it is often used.

 (See also:  Dokusan , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Popular archives related to Sanskrit

Sanskrit, Sanskrit Dictionary, Sanskrit Symbol, Sanskrit Language, Sanskrit Alphabet, Sanskrit Literature, Sanskrit Mantras, Sanskrit Slokas, Sanskrit Om, Sanskrit Mantra

Popular archives related to Hinduism

Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Hinduism Religion, History of Hinduism, Hinduism Symbols, Hinduism Beliefs, Hinduism and Buddhism, Origin of Hinduism, Hinduism Gods, Woman in Hinduism, Hinduism Karma, Hinduism and Islam, Kalki, Deeksha, Hinduism and Christianity, Hindu Art, Hindu God, Hindu Temple, Hindu Religion, Bhagavan, Kundalini, Diksha

Popular archives related to Buddhism

Buddhism, Buddhism Dictionary, Zen Buddhism, Buddhism Religion, Buddhism Symbols, History of Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Buddhism Beliefs, Mahayana Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, Hinduism and Buddhism, Buddhism Meditation, Christianity and Buddhism, Origin of Buddhism, Buddhism God, Buddhism Facts, Buddhist Art, Buddhist Monastery, Buddhist Temple, Buddhist Symbols

Links to archives related to sanskrit:

Chhoma, Chhota, Chi, Chidabhasa, Chidakasa, Chidakasha, Chidambaram, Chidatma, Chid-bhumi, Chidghana, Chin mudra, Ching-chi, Chinmatra, Chinmaya, Chinmaya-thathwa, Chinta, Chintamani, chintamani, Chintamani-dhama, chintamani-dhama, Chintana, Chiranjivi, Chit, Chitha-shudhi leads to Jnana-Sidhi, Chith-sakthi, Chith-swarupa, Chiththachor, Chiti, Chit-matra, Chitra, Chitrakethu, Chitrakethu and Chitrangada, Chitraketu, Chitrakuta, Chitraratha, Chitrini, Chitshakti, Chit-svarupa, Chitta, Chitta-suddhi, Chitta-vikshepa, Chitta-vritti, Chittha, Chitthakasa, Chittha-spandana, Chittha-suddhi, Chota Haridasa, Chudala, Churna, churna, Chyavan Prash, chyavan Prash, Chyavana, Cid-anubhava, Cid-anuraga, Cid-anusilana, Cid-vastu, Cid-vikrama, Cinmaya, Cin-mudra, Cit, Cit-dharma, Cit-jagat, Cit-kala, Cit-kana, Cit-sakti, Cit-samadhi, Citta, Citta prana, Cochin, Code of Manu, Congress, Consciousness, Creation, Crore, Cupid

Here are links to all 7 661 archives related to Sanskrit:

Sanskrit Dictionary

Sanskrit Dictionary - A, Sanskrit Dictionary - B, Sanskrit Dictionary - C,

Sanskrit Dictionary - D, Sanskrit Dictionary - E , Sanskrit Dictionary - F,

Sanskrit Dictionary - G, Sanskrit Dictionary - H, Sanskrit Dictionary - I,

Sanskrit Dictionary - J, Sanskrit Dictionary - K, Sanskrit Dictionary - L,

Sanskrit Dictionary - M, Sanskrit Dictionary - N, Sanskrit Dictionary - O,

Sanskrit Dictionary - P, Sanskrit Dictionary - Q, Sanskrit Dictionary - R,

Sanskrit Dictionary - S, Sanskrit Dictionary - T, Sanskrit Dictionary - U,

Sanskrit Dictionary - V, Sanskrit Dictionary - W, Sanskrit Dictionary - X,

Sanskrit Dictionary - Y, Sanskrit Dictionary - Z, Sanskrit Dictionary - Numbers

More popular related archives:

Consciousness, Chakras, Kundalini, Kundalini Yoga, Cosmic Consciousness, Hinduism and Life after death, Prana, Mayan Calendar, 2012, Diksha, Enligtenment, Bhagavan, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul

Buddhism: The religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha (ca 624544 bce). He refuted the idea of man's having an immortal soul and did not preach of any Supreme Deity. Instead he taught that man should seek to overcome greed, hatred and delusion and attain enlightenment through realizing the Four Noble Truths and following the Eightfold Path.

Prominent among its holy books is the Dhammapada. Buddhism arose out of Hinduism as an inspired reform movement which rejected the caste system and the sanctity of the Vedas. It is thus classed as nastika, "unbeliever," and is not part of Hinduism. Buddhism eventually migrated out of India, the country of its origin, and now enjoys a following of over 350 million, mostly in Asia.

See: Buddha.

(See also: Buddhism , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

Yogi: A practitioner of Yoga.

 (See also: Yogi , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Buddha

Lit., the Awakened One; one who through aeons of spiritual development has attained Anuttara-Samyak-Sambodhi.

This epithet usually refers to Sakyamuni Buddha, who lived and taught in India some 2,600 years ago.

 (See also: Buddha , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Vipasyana

Discernment; also, insight, correct perception or view.

 (See also: Vipasyana , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Buddha Nature

The following terms refer to the same thing: Self-Nature, True Nature, Original Nature, Dharma Nature, True Mark, True Mind, True Emptiness, True Thusness, Dharma Body, Original Face, Emptiness, Prajna, Nirvana, etc.

According to the Mahayana view, (buddha-nature) is the true, immutable, and eternal nature of all beings. Since all beings possess buddha-nature, it is possible for them to attain enlightenment and become a buddha, regardless of what level of existence they occupy ...

The answer to the question whether buddha-nature is immanent in beings is an essential determining factor for the association of a given school with Theravada or Mahayana, the two great currents within Buddhism.

In Theravada this notion is unknown; here the potential to become a buddha is not ascribed to every being.

By contrast the Mahayana sees the attainment of buddhahood as the highest goal; it can be attained through the inherent buddha-nature of every being through appropriate spiritual practice. (The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen.)

See also "Dharma Nature."

 (See also: Buddha Nature , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Thought: The way we process information, both facts and truths.

 (See also: Thought , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Knowledge: In Eastern traditions, knowledge is equated with intuition, not just information.

 (See also: Knowledge , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Delusion (Ignorance)

"Delusion refers to belief in something that contradicts reality. In Buddhism, delusion is ... a lack of awareness of the true nature or Buddha nature of things, or of the true meaning of existence. "

According to the Buddhist outlook, we are deluded by our senses-- among which intellect (discriminating, discursive thought) is included as a sixth sense.

Consciousness, attached to the senses, leads us into error by causing us to take the world of appearances for the world of reality, whereas in fact it is only a limited and fleeting aspect of reality." (The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen.)

 (See also: Delusion (Ignorance) , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

BUDDHISM: The religion based on the doctrine of Gautama Buddha that asserts suffering is inseparable from existence and that enlightenment is achieved by the inward extinction of the self and of the senses. Buddhism is the predominant religion of eastern and central Asia, and is represented by many different sects.

(See also: BUDDHISM , Magickal Traditions, Magickal Paths, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Religion: Derived from the Latin word religio, meaning to bind or bring together. Religion is that which brings people together.

 (See also: Religion , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Consciousness: In Buddhism there are eight classes of consciousness. The first five are the senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing), the sixth is thought, the seventh is manas, and the eighth is alaya-vinana.

 (See also: Consciousness , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Chakra: (Cakra) The centers of force that are within specific organs of the body. These organs "collect, transform, and distribute the forces flowing through them" (Kapleau, p.15).

 (See also: Chakra , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

Asana: Third element in the path of classical Yoga, meaning postures.

 (See also: Asana , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)