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karuna
(karuṇā)
(Language: Sanskrit)
Alternate Spellings:
Short Description:
compassion
Long Description:
a Sanskrit term meaning "compassion"; considered to be one of the pillars of faith and at the heart of Buddhist teachings.
Example(s):
Source(s):
The Laughing Buddha of Tofukuji: The Life of Zen Master Keido Fukushima
, by
Ishwar C. Harris
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Provided By: Dictionary of Spiritual Terms