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sakyamuni
Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhrtha Gautama, Shakyamuni, or simply the Buddha, was a sage on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. TERM 2
bodhisattva
DEFINITION 2 In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is an enlightened (bodhi) being (sattva).in Mahayana Buddhism, other beings that have attained enlightenment but do nto enter nirvana, but refers figuratively to the cessation of desire and therefore the freedom from the cycle of samsara or rebirth, instead these beings remain in the world to offer succor to all living beings helps us to achieve our own nirvana TERM 3
samsara
DEFINITION 3 cycle of rebirthSasra, is the repeating cycle of birth, life and death (reincarnation) as well as one's actions and consequences in the past, present, and future in Hinduism, Buddhism, Bon, Jainism, Taoism and Sikhism. TERM 4
anatman
DEFINITION 4 noselfIn Buddhism, the term anatt or antman (Sanskrit: ) refers to the perception of "not-self", recommended as one of the seven beneficial perceptions, which along with the perception of dukkha, and anicca, is also formally classified among the three marks of existence. TERM 5
atman
DEFINITION 5 the divine self
theravada
Theravda is a branch of Buddhism that uses the teaching of the Pli Canon, a collection of the oldest recorded Buddhist texts, as its doctrinal core, but also includes a rich diversity of traditions and practices that have developed over its long history of interactions with various cultures and communities. TERM 7
mahayana
DEFINITION 7 a later form of buddhism that developed in India and spread northward, ultimately to east Asia, emphasis is placed on salvation that is realizable by all persons, both monks and laity TERM 8
yaksha
DEFINITION 8 Yaksha is the name of a broad class of nature-spirits, male TERM 9
yakshi
DEFINITION 9 Yakshinis are mythical beings of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology. female TERM 10
anda
DEFINITION 10 the hemispherical dome of the stupa
king kanishka
Kanishka, (Sanskrit: , Bactrian language: , Middle Chinese: (Ka-ni-sak-ka > New Chinese: Jianisejia)) was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in 127-151 famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements.Buddhist Patron TERM 17
abhaya mudra
DEFINITION 17 In the context of Hinduism, Abhayamudra is a hand pose that is the gesture of reassurance and safety, which dispels fear and accords divine protection and bliss to the devotee. TERM 18
varada mudra
DEFINITION 18 o (symbolises giving and generosity, both important Buddhist virtues) TERM 19
Dhyana mudra
DEFINITION 19 meditating TERM 20
Dharmachakra mudra
DEFINITION 20 preaching
Bhumisparsa mudra
oSakyamuni at point of enlightenment (Earth Witness) TERM 22
lakshana
DEFINITION 22 Lakshana, derived from the combination of words lakshya and kshana, means -'indication' or 'symptom', it also means - 'an auspicious mark', 'attribute' or 'quality'. (or special bodily features) Some of these symbolise aspects of the Buddha's spiritual character whilst others draw attention to the concept that his beautiful and perfectly proportioned body is an outer reflection of inner spiritual power. These are drawn from the ancient Indian concept of the Mahapurusha or 'Cosmic Being'. TERM 23
ushnisha sanskrit
DEFINITION 23 The ushnisha is a three-dimensional oval at the top of the head of the Buddha. TERM 24
urna sanskrit
DEFINITION 24 a round circle btw the eyebrows. third eye of wisdom TERM 25
muktahara sanskrit
DEFINITION 25 A necklace worn by nobles in India and seen adorning the chests of bodhisattvas
