Transliterations from multiple source languages such as pali, thai, and sanskrit are given. Below are given a number of important buddhist terms, short definitions, and the languages in which they appear. A mahayana buddhist school founded by the great indian buddhist master atisha ad 9821054. March and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Glossary of buddhist terms prison mindfulness institute. Extinguish, to cool considered as the goal of theravada buddhist practice, it is the liberation from suffering and departure from the endless cyclic existence samsara. A mahayana buddhist tradition originating from china, and further developed to be widespread in japan. This site is owned and managed by new kadampa tradition international kadampa buddhist union nktikbu, an international association of mahayana buddhist study and meditation centers that follow the kadampa buddhist tradition founded by venerable geshe kelsang gyatso rinpoche. The terms are given in the form pali spelling sanskrit spelling. In indian religions and society, an acharya is an preceptor or instructor in religious matters. Of course, i would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. Where any of the terms in the glossary are explained extensively in geshe kelsangs other books, this is indicated in the glossary entry. The third of the three baskets of the tipitaka buddhist scriptures.
The phonetic velthuis spelling of the pali is given in the square brackets, immediately following the headword. Definitions are not exhaustive or definitive, but help to explain their meaning within the context of our website. Glossary of buddhist terms 4 bodhi is the direct insight into reality which destroys the ignorance of mental afflictions and misperceptions, bringing true peace and wisdom. Abbreviated glossary of buddhist termsthese definitions were taken, with permission, from a glossary of pali and buddhist terms. The cousin of shakyamuni buddha and one of his ten chief disciples. Buddhist symbol representing the buddhas teachings. A buddhist symbol for training, enlightenment, compassion and purity. In this list, an attempt has been made to organize terms by their original form and give translations and synonyms in other languages along with the definition. Buddhist doctrinal terms, used in the pali canon and its commentaries, this present manual will fill a real gap felt by many students of buddhism. You can see all this books content by visiting the pages in the below index. Full text of dictionary of buddhist doctrinal and technical terms see other formats.
Naoamoli had appended a glossary of pali technical terms appearing in the text, in which he also included words and wordmeanings he had come across that. This is the glossary of japanese buddhism, including major terms the casual or brandnew reader might find useful in understanding articles on the subject. A brief glossary of buddhist terms is the basis of this present work, and a new and better. One of the three major deities of hinduism, along with vishnu and shiva. Vesak the birthday of the buddha and the most important festival in buddhism, celebrated in may. Glossary of buddhism several buddhist terms and concepts lack direct translations into english that cover the breadth of the original term.
Sanskrit word meaning unexcelled complete enlightenment, which is an attribute of every buddha. While reasonable care is taken, gaia house is not responsible for the content of external websites. If you really cannot find a word, try this extensive list of buddhist dictionaries. Words followed by an asterisk are illustrated by an image in one of the photo galleries. Buddhist students manual into its constituent parts. An important aspect of this glossary is its extensive crossreferencing of key buddhist terms, a feature which we believe is particularly useful at this stage.
Many of the terms now include phoneticized sanskrit skt as well as two forms of tibetanthe phonetic version tib, which is a guide to pronunciation, and transliteration using the wylie method wyl. Buddhist dictionary manual of buddhist terms and doctrines. Buddha in each being, buddha nature, cosmic buddha. Last updated 022017 book information on home page glossary. The development of buddhism in england has reappeared in sixty years of buddhism in england which i published in 1968. Amida is the focus of devotion in pure land buddhism and one of several revered buddhas of the mahayana tradition. Buddhism teaches that anicca is one of the three marks of all existence, along with anatta and dukkha. Guide to the bodhisattvas way of life a classic mahayana buddhist text composed by the great indian buddhist yogi and scholar shantideva, which presents all the practices of a bodhisattva from the initial generation of bodhichitta through to the completion of the practice of the six perfections. Buddhist glossary what follows is a glossary of commonly used buddhist terms.
Adopted as one of the protective deities of buddhism. It provides the reader not with a mere superficial enumeration of important pali terms and their english equivalents, but offers him precise and authentic definitions and explan. A collection of discourses found in the pali buddhist works, but also used to denote buddhist orders in thai language. Teacher, one of the two teachers of a novice monk the other one is called upadhyaya. A dictionary of chinese buddhist terms, compiled by william edward soothill and lewis hodous. Abhidharma s or abhidhamma p is a category of buddhist scriptures that attempts to use buddhist teachings to create a systematic, abstract description of all worldly phenomena. Head of the dominant school of tibetan buddhism, the gelugpa or yellow hats, and from 1642 to 1959, the spiritual and temporal leader of tibet. Oct 29, 2016 buddhist hand gesture representing boongranting. It is not to be used for anything other than translation or private study, and it. That which is not explicable in terms of existence and nonexistence or self and other. The atman is the hindu concept of a permanent divine self that is reincarnated from one life to the next and is an expression of the impersonal, divine essence of all things. The more link that follows some entries will take you to a more detailed article on the selected topic. Since it is limited to terms used in the pali canon, it is of value for understanding the early buddhist tradition, and the theravada tradition which grew out of that.
Aggregates ever changing physical and mental forces or energies which at any given moment combine to make up what we call persons or objects. This glossary is expanding and further additions to the listings will come on a regular basis. A dictionary of chinese buddhist terms wisdom library. A glossary of pali and buddhist terms access to insight. Glossary of buddhist terms order of buddhist contemplatives. This glossary of buddhist terms covers many common pali words and concepts which are frequently used in buddhism and buddhist teachings. The abhidharma represents a generalization and reorganization of the doctrines presented piecemeal in the narrative sutra tradition. They were very naughty girls during class, so he had to punish them properly. Jan 09, 2018 glossary of buddhist terms abhidharma tib. In the discourses of the pali canon, this term simply. An inhabitant of the nonsensual heavens of form or formlessness. Glossary of buddhist terms the teachings of theravada buddhism. The buddhist teachings are often divided into the tripitaka the three baskets.
If you cant find the term you are looking for, then please try glossary of pali and buddhist terms at access to insight. The following buddhist terms are mainly based on the foguang dacidian buddhas light dictionary. This glossary contains an alphabetical list of buddhist terms that you may find on this website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. One of the four primary classes of buddhist disciples, the female who has taken the monastic precepts. It was originally compiled by the german monk nyanatiloka while he was interned in india by the british authorities during world war ii. This electronic edition is offered for free distribution only by arrangement with the publisher. Words in blue are also defined in the glossary, and clicking on them will take you to the correct part of the glossary for that definition.
The most common spellings are listed first, followed by alternates. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The pali terms are in bold unless the other form is the more usual. As such, it is the goal of personal practice for the buddhist and the nurturing of bodhi in all living beings is ones foremost dedication. Some buddhist terms and concepts lack direct translations into english that cover the breadth of the original term. Another term for buddha mind, iron man, true heart. The highest of the four castes in ancient india at the time of shakyamuni. The full text of the a dictionary of chinese buddhist terms in english is available here and publically accesible free to read online. Glossary this glossary, which originally accompanies the introductory text, oneness, provides a fair number of essential buddhist terms. The sutra of bodhisattva ksitigarbhas fundamental vows. Ka means word and refers to buddhas teachings, and dam refers to atishas special lamrim instructions, known as the stages of the path to enlightenment. This is a practical glossary of buddhist terms in the theravada hinayana, mahayana, and vajrayana traditions. Glossary of buddhist terms dagom geden kunkyob ling. Glossary of buddhist terms and names used on this website.
The chief ones are pali the main language of the theravada. Glossary of buddhist terms a abhidharma sanskrit abhidhamma pali. This glossary covers many of the pali words and technical terms that you may come across in the books and articles available on this website. You may print this file for your personal use, and you may.
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