Buddhism
Buddhism (/'bʊdɪzəm/, US: /'buːd-/)
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that developed from the teachings of the Buddha (Siddhārtha Gautama), a prince from the Shakya clan in northern India in the 6th to 4th century BCE. The term "Buddhism" is an English language abstraction of "Buddha-dharma," which would be more literally translated as "the teachings of the awakened one."
Etymology
The term "Buddhism" comes from the word "Buddha," which means "the awakened one" or "the enlightened one." The term "Buddha" itself is derived from the Sanskrit root "budh," which means "to awaken" or "to understand."
Related Terms
- Dharma: In Buddhism, Dharma refers to the teachings of the Buddha, as well as the universal law that governs the universe.
- Sangha: The Sangha is the community of Buddhists, particularly the monastic community.
- Nirvana: Nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhism, representing liberation from the cycle of rebirth and suffering.
- Karma: Karma is a concept in Buddhism that refers to the actions and their effects that determine a being's future existences.
- Samsara: Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Buddhism.
- Bodhisattva: A Bodhisattva is a being who is on the path to Buddhahood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Buddhism
- Wikipedia's article - Buddhism
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