Definition: The Vimalakīrtinirdeśa, in English “Vimalakīrti’s Instructions,” is an important sūtra of the Mahāyāna, or “Great Vehicle,” dating from approximately the …
Definition: In Sanskrit and Pāli, “gati” conveys the meaning of “destiny.” Gati delineates one of the five or six realms …
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 …