Dana: A Pali word meaning generosity and sharing. Often used to refer to the making of an offering or donation. Dharma: (Sanskrit) The teachings of the Buddha. ...

Below are given a number of important Buddhist terms, short definitions, and the languages in which they appear.

Kalapa: Buddhist and Hindu term for the period of time between the creation and recreation of a world or universe. Traditionally, believed to represent four ...

A 12-Word Journey on the Buddhist Path · Nirvana · Karma · Mantra · Mandala · Zen · Lama · Tantra · Dharma. Dharma, which in Sanskrit means " ...

Glossary of Buddhist Terms · Abbreviated Glossary of Buddhist Terms · Abhidhamma [abhidhamma]: · anatta [anattaa]: · anicca [anicca]: · appamada [appamaada]: ...

Bardo -- (Tibet) the period between death and rebirth. Bhagava -- The blessed one, a name for the Buddha. Bhikshu -- monk. Bhikshuni -- nun.

The Buddhist Sanskrit term bodhi means enlightenment or awakening. It is a direct awareness or realization of the changing and interdependent nature of reality ...

Anicca: Impermanence. The impermanence of all existence. Arhat, Arhant: One who has followed the Buddha's Eightfold Path to liberation. The Theravadin ideal.

Glossary of Buddhist Terms: Letters A – E · Abandonment Any true cessation. · Abhidharma Sanskrit word for `Phenomenology'. · Absorption A virtuous single- ...

Learn all about key Buddhist terms, concepts, and traditions in our in-depth glossary — perfect for beginners and committed dharma practitioners alike.