Definition: Renunciation, or naiṣkramya, is the act of leaving behind the mundane life to embark on a religious vocation. Renunciation involves …
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Definition: Renunciation, or naiṣkramya, is the act of leaving behind the mundane life to embark on a religious vocation. Renunciation involves …
Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Substack Definition: Abhidharma, translating to “higher teachings” or “higher dharma,” is a critical and analytical …
Definition: An arhat, or “worthy one” in Buddhism, is a being who has eradicated all afflictions (kleśa) and will not …
Definition: In Buddhism, the term “guru” represents a highly revered teacher or guide. This term connotes a figure of weight …
Definition:Duḥkha, in Buddhism, refers to the intrinsic suffering or unsatisfactoriness permeating human existence. It encompasses not just physical and emotional …