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mainstream buddhism terms
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02/25/2010

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abhidarma
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"higher being". lists classifying the wide variety of doctrinal terms found n the early mainstream sutras into orderly categories.
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anatman
Definition
not-self. a term applied to all phenomena fabricated or unfabricated, to which one may develop a sense of self identification. Self.
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anjali
Definition
gesture of respect by placing the hands palm-to-palm in front of the heart, face or above the head.
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asrava
Definition
binding influence, (desire), effluent, pollutant fermentation
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bhiksu
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buddhist monk
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bodhi
Definition
awakening. comprehension of the nature of conditioned reality and direct experience of the unconditioned.
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buddha field
Definition
denotes the fertile ground surrounding a Buddha. a celestial Buddha resides. pure land.
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deva
Definition
a deity. God. inhabitant of the heavens of sensual pleasure
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