Buddhism

Of faith.

The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth.

This concept's ID is @1~33465

Hinduism

  • mandala 0 facts

    Any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly...

  • mantra 0 facts

    (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted...

  • ahimsa 0 facts

    A Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred...

  • karma 0 facts

    (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his...

  • samsara 0 facts

    (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth.

  • guru 0 facts

    A Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher.

  • enlightenment 0 facts

    (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation;...

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  • Lamaist 1 facts

    (Buddhism) an adherent of Lamaism.

  • Theravada 1 facts

    One of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your...

  • Lamaism 1 facts

    A Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements...

  • Shingon 0 facts

    A form of Buddhism emphasizing mystical symbolism of mantras and mudras and the Buddha's...

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  • Buddhist 3 facts

    One who follows the teachings of Buddha.