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Sangha
The Buddhist community of monks and nuns; one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism.
Mantra
In Buddhism, is a sacred word, syllable, or phrase that is used for meditation or invocation.
Samatha
Tranquility meditation in Buddhism.
Vipassana
Enlightenment meditation in Buddhism.
Self-immolation
Act of protest/sacrifice by a Buddhist where they burn themselves.
Punya
Good merit in Buddhism.
Stupa
A shrine to the dead, containing relics and used as a meditation place.
Papa
Bad merit in Buddhism.
Bhikkus
Fully ordained male Buddhist monks.
Bhikkunis
Fully ordained female Buddhist nuns.
Vassa
The three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada Buddhists.
Lama
A spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism.
Kathina
A robe offering ceremony held in Theravada Buddhism after the Vassa rains retreat.
Vinaya pitaka
Discipline or rules for monks and nuns in Buddhism.
Uposatha
Buddhist full moon holiday in Sri Lanka, where 5 precepts are strictly followed.
Obon Matsuri
An annual Buddhist event in Japan that commemorates one’s ancestors.
Dhamma Day
Celebrates Buddha’s first sermon about Dharma.
Karuna
The Buddhist concept of compassion.
Prajna
The highest and purest form of wisdom, intelligence, and understanding in Buddhism.
Theravada
A school of Buddhism that originated in India and is known as Southern Buddhism.
Mahayana
One of the two primary branches of Buddhism, meaning 'Great Vehicle'.
Bodhisattva
Beings in Mahayana that assist others in reaching enlightenment.
Anicca
The concept that all things change and change is constant; there is no permanent state in existence.
Dukkha
The truth of suffering, one of the Four Noble Truths.
Zen
Japanese school of Buddhism
Puja
Is a key element of Buddhist devotional practice, allowing individuals to express reverence and devotion to the Buddha, Dharma (teachings), and Sangha (community
Anatman/Anatta
A Buddhist doctrine that states there is no permanent self or essence in any being or phenomenon or no self.
