Glossary of Buddhist Terms -- B
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These are just the briefest of definitions of Buddhist terms starting with B. Click on the term for more explanation of its meaning. Scroll down past the Sponsored Links for more terms.
These are just the briefest of definitions of Buddhist terms starting with B. Click on the term for more explanation of its meaning. Scroll down past the Sponsored Links for more terms.
Bardo
In Tibetan Buddhism, a bardo is an in-between state. The word is often used to mean a state between death and rebirth, but it can refer to other in-between times.
In Tibetan Buddhism, a bardo is an in-between state. The word is often used to mean a state between death and rebirth, but it can refer to other in-between times.
Bhavachakra
The Bhavachakra, or Wheel of Life, is a common illustration in Tibetan Buddhism of the cycle of existence, through birth and rebirth.
The Bhavachakra, or Wheel of Life, is a common illustration in Tibetan Buddhism of the cycle of existence, through birth and rebirth.
Bodhi
The Sanskrit word "bodhi" means "awakened." This word roughly correlates to "enlightened" in English.
The Sanskrit word "bodhi" means "awakened." This word roughly correlates to "enlightened" in English.
Bodhichitta
Bodhichitta means "awakened heart-mind." It is the compassionate wish to realize enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
Bodhichitta means "awakened heart-mind." It is the compassionate wish to realize enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
Bodhisattva
In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva is one who works for the enlightenment of others and who vows not to enter Nirvana until all other beings are enlightened.
In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva is one who works for the enlightenment of others and who vows not to enter Nirvana until all other beings are enlightened.
Buddha
The Sanskrit word Buddha means "awakened one." Very basically, a buddha is one who has realized enlightenment and been released from the cycle of death and rebirth. However, the word is used to mean many other things.
The Sanskrit word Buddha means "awakened one." Very basically, a buddha is one who has realized enlightenment and been released from the cycle of death and rebirth. However, the word is used to mean many other things.
Buddha-nature
In Mahayana Buddhism, Buddha-nature is the true and immutable nature of all beings.
In Mahayana Buddhism, Buddha-nature is the true and immutable nature of all beings.