Buddhist Terms

Sangha – The Buddhist monastic community, which includes monks, nuns, and sometimes lay followers.
Mantra – A sacred sound, syllable, or phrase, often repeated in meditation or prayer.
Samatha – A form of Buddhist meditation focused on calming the mind.
Vipassana – Insight meditation aimed at gaining deep understanding of reality.
Self-immolation – The act of setting oneself on fire as a form of protest or religious offering.
Punya – Merit accumulated through good deeds, generosity, and virtuous behavior in Buddhism and Hinduism.
Papa – Demerit or negative karma resulting from unwholesome actions.
Stupa – A dome-shaped Buddhist structure that contains relics and is used for meditation.
Bhikkus – Buddhist monks.
Bhikkunis – Buddhist nuns.
Vassa – The Buddhist monastic retreat during the rainy season.
Lama – A teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, often a monk.
Kathina – A Buddhist festival where laypeople offer robes and gifts to monks.
Vinaya Pitaka – The section of the Tripitaka that contains rules for monastic discipline.
Uposatha – A Buddhist day of observance, similar to a sabbath.
Obon Matsuri – A Japanese Buddhist festival honoring ancestral spirits.
Asalha Puja Day – A Buddhist festival commemorating the Buddha's first sermon.
Karuna – Compassion, one of the key virtues in Buddhism.
Prajna – Wisdom or insight, essential for enlightenment in Buddhism.
Theravada – The oldest form of Buddhism, emphasizing monastic life and meditation.
Mahayana – A major branch of Buddhism that emphasizes the Bodhisattva path and compassion.
Bodhisattva – A being who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
Anicca – The Buddhist concept of impermanence.
Dukkha – Suffering or dissatisfaction, a central concept in Buddhism.
Anatta – The doctrine of "no-self" in Buddhism.
Skandha – The five aggregates that constitute human existence: form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness.
Anatman – The Sanskrit term for "no-self," similar to Anatta.
Samsara – The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Maya – Illusion or deception, particularly regarding the nature of reality.
Nirvana – Liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.
Arhat – A person who has attained enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism.
Lokas – Realms of existence in Buddhist cosmology.
Tripitaka – The three "baskets" of Buddhist scriptures: Vinaya (monastic rules), Sutta (teachings), and Abhidhamma (philosophical analysis).
Dhammapada – A collection of verses containing the Buddha's teachings.
Sutra – A Buddhist scripture or discourse.
Heart Sutra – A Mahayana Buddhist text that summarizes key teachings on emptiness.
Lotus Sutra – A major Mahayana scripture emphasizing the universality of enlightenment.
Prajnaparamita – The "Perfection of Wisdom" teachings in Mahayana Buddhism.
Puja – A ritual or devotional offering in Buddhism.
Karma – The law of moral cause and effect.
Dharma – The teachings of the Buddha; also, the cosmic law and order.
Vajrayana – A form of Buddhism that includes esoteric teachings and rituals, mainly in Tibet.
Zen – A school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and direct experience.
Tanha – Craving or desire, which leads to suffering.
Pure Land – A Buddhist tradition focused on devotion to Amitabha Buddha for rebirth in a blissful realm.
Avalokiteshvara – The Bodhisattva of compassion.
Manjusri – The Bodhisattva of wisdom.
Taras – Female bodhisattvas in Tibetan Buddhism, associated with compassion and protection.
Amitabha – A Buddha associated with the Pure Land tradition.
3 Poisons – The three fundamental causes of suffering: ignorance, attachment, and aversion.
4 Noble Truths – The foundation of Buddhism: (1) Life is suffering, (2) Suffering has a cause, (3) Suffering can end, (4) The path to ending suffering is the Eightfold Path.
Eightfold Path – The Buddhist path to enlightenment, including right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
5 Precepts – The basic ethical rules for Buddhists: no killing, no stealing, no sexual misconduct, no lying, no intoxicants.
3 Jewels – The three core elements of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community).

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Here's an updated version of the definitions, with clear indications of terms that belong to the 3 Jewels, 4 Noble Truths, 3 Marks of Existence (Proofs of Existence), and Eightfold Path:

Sangha – The Buddhist monastic community, which includes monks, nuns, and sometimes lay followers. (One of the 3 Jewels)
Mantra – A sacred sound, syllable, or phrase, often repeated in meditation or prayer.
Samatha – A form of Buddhist meditation focused on calming the mind.
Vipassana – Insight meditation aimed at gaining deep understanding of reality.
Self-immolation – The act of setting oneself on fire as a form of protest or religious offering.
Punya – Merit accumulated through good deeds, generosity, and virtuous behavior in Buddhism and Hinduism.
Papa – Demerit or negative karma resulting from unwholesome actions.
Stupa – A dome-shaped Buddhist structure that contains relics and is used for meditation.
Bhikkus – Buddhist monks.
Bhikkunis – Buddhist nuns.
Vassa – The Buddhist monastic retreat during the rainy season.
Lama – A teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, often a monk.
Kathina – A Buddhist festival where laypeople offer robes and gifts to monks.
Vinaya Pitaka – The section of the Tripitaka that contains rules for monastic discipline.
Uposatha – A Buddhist day of observance, similar to a sabbath.
Obon Matsuri – A Japanese Buddhist festival honoring ancestral spirits.
Asalha Puja Day – A Buddhist festival commemorating the Buddha's first sermon.
Karuna – Compassion, one of the key virtues in Buddhism.
Prajna – Wisdom or insight, essential for enlightenment in Buddhism.
Theravada – The oldest form of Buddhism, emphasizing monastic life and meditation.
Mahayana – A major branch of Buddhism that emphasizes the Bodhisattva path and compassion.
Bodhisattva – A being who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
Anicca – The Buddhist concept of impermanence. (One of the 3 Marks of Existence)
Dukkha – Suffering or dissatisfaction, a central concept in Buddhism. (One of the 3 Marks of Existence and One of the 4 Noble Truths)
Anatta – The doctrine of "no-self" in Buddhism. (One of the 3 Marks of Existence)
Skandha – The five aggregates that constitute human existence: form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness.
Anatman – The Sanskrit term for "no-self," similar to Anatta.
Samsara – The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Maya – Illusion or deception, particularly regarding the nature of reality.
Nirvana – Liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.
Arhat – A person who has attained enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism.
Lokas – Realms of existence in Buddhist cosmology.
Tripitaka – The three "baskets" of Buddhist scriptures: Vinaya (monastic rules), Sutta (teachings), and Abhidhamma (philosophical analysis).
Dhammapada – A collection of verses containing the Buddha's teachings.
Sutra – A Buddhist scripture or discourse.
Heart Sutra – A Mahayana Buddhist text that summarizes key teachings on emptiness.
Lotus Sutra – A major Mahayana scripture emphasizing the universality of enlightenment.
Prajnaparamita – The "Perfection of Wisdom" teachings in Mahayana Buddhism.
Puja – A ritual or devotional offering in Buddhism.
Karma – The law of moral cause and effect.
Dharma – The teachings of the Buddha; also, the cosmic law and order. (One of the 3 Jewels)
Vajrayana – A form of Buddhism that includes esoteric teachings and rituals, mainly in Tibet.
Zen – A school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and direct experience.
Tanha – Craving or desire, which leads to suffering.
Pure Land – A Buddhist tradition focused on devotion to Amitabha Buddha for rebirth in a blissful realm.
Avalokiteshvara – The Bodhisattva of compassion.
Manjusri – The Bodhisattva of wisdom.
Taras – Female bodhisattvas in Tibetan Buddhism, associated with compassion and protection.
Amitabha – A Buddha associated with the Pure Land tradition.
3 Poisons – The three fundamental causes of suffering: ignorance, attachment, and aversion.
4 Noble Truths – The foundation of Buddhism:

(1) Life is suffering (Dukkha)
(2) Suffering has a cause (Tanha - Craving)
(3) Suffering can end (Nirvana)
(4) The path to ending suffering is the Eightfold Path (Magga)

Eightfold Path – The Buddhist path to enlightenment, consisting of:

Right View – Understanding the Four Noble Truths (Part of the Eightfold Path)
Right Intention – Commitment to ethical and mental self-improvement (Part of the Eightfold Path)
Right Speech – Speaking truthfully and kindly (Part of the Eightfold Path)
Right Action – Acting ethically and avoiding harm (Part of the Eightfold Path)
Right Livelihood – Choosing an occupation that does not cause harm (Part of the Eightfold Path)
Right Effort – Cultivating positive states of mind (Part of the Eightfold Path)
Right Mindfulness – Being aware of thoughts, actions, and surroundings (Part of the Eightfold Path)
Right Concentration – Developing deep meditation and focus (Part of the Eightfold Path)

5 Precepts – The basic ethical rules for Buddhists:

No killing
No stealing
No sexual misconduct
No lying
No intoxicants

3 Jewels – The three core elements of Buddhism:

Buddha – The awakened one
Dharma – The Buddha’s teachings
Sangha – The Buddhist community