Glossary of Buddhist Terms -- H
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These are just the briefest of definitions of Buddhist terms starting with H. 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 H. Click on the term for more explanation of its meaning. Scroll down past the Sponsored Links for more terms.
Haiku
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry developed by a Zen monk, Matsuo Basho (1644-1694).
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry developed by a Zen monk, Matsuo Basho (1644-1694).
Han
The han is a wooden board struck with a mallet to announce the beginning meditation in Zen monasteries.
The han is a wooden board struck with a mallet to announce the beginning meditation in Zen monasteries.
Hara
Hara means "belly" or "gut" in Japanese. Zen Buddhists sometimes focus on the hara in meditation.
Hara means "belly" or "gut" in Japanese. Zen Buddhists sometimes focus on the hara in meditation.
Hinayana
The pejorative term "hinayana" is sometimes used to refer to the Theravada school of Buddhism.
The pejorative term "hinayana" is sometimes used to refer to the Theravada school of Buddhism.
Hungry Ghosts
Hungry Ghosts are characters from Buddhist iconography who suffer from their greed, envy and jealousy.
Hungry Ghosts are characters from Buddhist iconography who suffer from their greed, envy and jealousy.