Glossary of Buddhist Terms -- N
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These are just the briefest of definitions of Buddhist terms starting with N. Click on the term for more explanation of its meaning.
These are just the briefest of definitions of Buddhist terms starting with N. Click on the term for more explanation of its meaning.
Naga
Nagas are divine serpents who appear frequently in sutras and myths.
Nagas are divine serpents who appear frequently in sutras and myths.
Nirmanakaya
Nirmanakaya is the physical body of a buddha, which manifests in the world to teach and save all beings.
Nirmanakaya is the physical body of a buddha, which manifests in the world to teach and save all beings.
Nirvana
Nirvana means "to extinguish," such as extinguishing the flame of a candle. However, this "extinguishment" is not understood by Buddhists to mean annihilation.
Nirvana means "to extinguish," such as extinguishing the flame of a candle. However, this "extinguishment" is not understood by Buddhists to mean annihilation.