![]() ![]() Refrain from harmful expressions of speech.ĥ. Refrain from harmful expressions of sexuality.Ĥ. Refrain from taking or misusing anything that does not belong to you or has not been clearly offered.ģ. Refrain from harming or taking the life of any being.Ģ. Almaas (Hameed Ali).Įightfold Noble Path: The path of practice leading to the cessation of suffering and dissatisfaction laid out by the Buddha in the Four Noble Truths, and comprising Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration.Įmptiness: A term denoting the transformative recognition that things do not arise independently, but are interconnected, and empty of inherent or separate self existence.įive Precepts: Ethical commitments undertaken by lay Buddhist practitioners, participants of Insight Meditation Retreats around the world, and all retreatants at Gaia House. Often used to refer to the making of an offering or donation.ĭharma: ( Sanskrit) The teachings of the Buddha.ĭiamond Approach: A modern spiritual practice of the Ridhwan School, founded in the later 20th Century by A.H. New Forest Chi Kung explain about Chi Kung on their website.ĭana: A Pali word meaning generosity and sharing. A form of contemporary movement exercise which has its roots deeply in ancient Chinese health care. ![]() The Western Chan Fellowship is a Chan organisation based in the UK.Ĭhi Kung: Also Qigong. ![]() Awakened One: a person who has attained Liberation/ Nibbana/ Nirvana, and who has cultivated the inner qualities necessary to optimally support the Liberation of others.īuddhism: The teachings of the Buddha, and the various schools of thought, teaching and practice that have developed from them.īuddhist: One who explores the meanings of the teachings of the Buddha.Ĭhan: The ancient Chinese ancestor of Zen. The historical figure Siddhartha Gotama, who lived in what is now India, attained Awakening in the 6th century BCE, and whose teachings are followed in the Buddhist traditions.Ģ. They are: Metta or Loving-kindness, Karuna or compassion, Mudita or appreciative joy, and Upekkha or equanimity.īuddha: 1. Wikipedia article.īhikkhu Payutto: A scholar monk from the Thai Forest Tradition.īodhisattva or Bodhisatta: One who seeks to attain Liberation for the welfare of all beings.īrahma Viharas: (lit: divine abidings)The noble qualities of heart and mind, which can be cultivated through specific meditative practices. Wikipedia article.Īwakening: The unfolding process or journey towards a state of mind where suffering ceases.Īyya Khema: A respected 20th century Buddhist nun from Germany. article.Īdvaita Vedanta: An Indian spiritual tradition emphasizing Non-duality. ![]() (While reasonable care is taken, Gaia House is not responsible for the content of external websites.)Ī B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZĪjahn Chah: An influential 20th century forest monk and Dharma teacher from Thailand. Glossary of Buddhist terms and names used on this website.ĭefinitions are not exhaustive or definitive, but help to explain their meaning within the context of our website. Community Dharma Leaders’ code of ethics. ![]()
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