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Glossary of terms used in Buddhism  
 
 

bhiksu, bhiksuni
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
In Buddhism, terms for monk, mendicant, male and female. (more)

birth in the Pure Land
    (Language:   English)
Symbolic expression for the transcendence of delusion. (more)

Bodhidharma
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
A legendary figure, the 28th patriarch of Buddhism and the 1st patriarch of Zen (more)

Bodhisattva
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
Literally, "enlightenment-being." (more)

bombu
    (Language:   Japanese)
Japanese term for foolish being, common mortal, passion-ridden being (more)

bosatsu
    (Language:   Japanese)
Japanese for bodhisattva, one destined to become a Buddha. (more)

butsu-dan
    (Language:   Japanese)
a small shrine dedicated to the Buddha (more)

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