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These are just the briefest of definitions of Buddhist terms starting with C. Click on the term for more explanation of its meaning. Scroll down past the Sponsored Links for more terms.
Chakra
Chakras are energy centers of the human body that correspond to psychological and physical properties.
Chitta
Chitta, often simply translated "heart-mind," has several meanings having to do with the mind and consciousness.
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