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Pali Buddhist Dictionary |
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Dictionary of Buddhist terms written in Pali, an ancient Indian language, translated into English with relate synonyms and explanations according to the Buddhist thought. It includes also some Thai words. This distinguished dictionary of Buddhist terms has been especially developed for those interested in the Buddhist ascetics.
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Created By: Paul Trafford
Submitted to the Babylon Information Platform
under the title A Pali Buddhist Glossary
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Pali Buddhist Dictionary INDEX:
List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 2 A: Page 1 of 2.
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Term of the day
mandala
In general, an art form based on the closed circle, which is the symbol on eternal continuity. In Trantric Buddhism ( Vajrayana), it is a painting or tapestry based on concentric circles. Within the circles, the Buddha usually appears with other deities, bodhisattvas, and other symbolic imagery. For the monk, a mandala serves as a focus of meditation, and a symbolic representation of the reality of the identity of samsara and nirvana. In popular religion, the mandala is often the focus of worship--or, to put it another way, the Buddhas and deities depicted in a mandala become the object(s) of worship. For further information about mandalas, click here.
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Popular Terms
Mana, Mano Anapanasati Bodhipakkhiya Dhamma Citta Adhitthana |
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