Glossary of Buddhist Terms -- M
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These are just the briefest of definitions of Buddhist terms starting with M. Click on the term for more explanation of its meaning.
These are just the briefest of definitions of Buddhist terms starting with M. Click on the term for more explanation of its meaning.
Madhyamika
Madhyamika was an early school of Mahayana Buddhism that focused on shunyata, or emptiness.
Madhyamika was an early school of Mahayana Buddhism that focused on shunyata, or emptiness.
Mahayana
The main distinction of Mahayana Buddhism is the doctrine of shunyata, or "emptiness."
The main distinction of Mahayana Buddhism is the doctrine of shunyata, or "emptiness."
Metta
Metta -- loving kindness -- is one of the Four Divine States cultivated by Buddhist practice.
Metta -- loving kindness -- is one of the Four Divine States cultivated by Buddhist practice.
Mudita
Mudita is taking sympathetic or altruistic joy in the happiness of others.
Mudita is taking sympathetic or altruistic joy in the happiness of others.