KKBN: Glossary of Buddhist Terms

Glossary of Buddhist Terms

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Prajnaparamita The perfection of wisdom, a name for the body of Link-Ref Mahayana Sutras expounding the Doctrine of Emptiness. Among the most famous of these are the Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra. Also, the name of the female Buddha who represents perfect wisdom.

Puja A meditation that is chanted in Tibetan. It is comprised of two parts.

The general part: here the meaning and format of different pujas are similar.
The special part: mantra-recitations of the corresponding Buddha-aspect.

Pure Land Pure lands are manifested by enlightened Buddhas. These are not places that can be located geographically, but spaces of the mind. As a human being, you can experience them here and now through meditating. For people who have not reached liberation, it means Link-Ref Dewachen - the pure land of the Buddha of limitless light. It is possible to reach this level of awareness through practicing certain meditations and by making strong wishes.

P	Explanation
Prajnaparamita	The perfection of wisdom, a name for the body of Mahayana Sutras expounding the Doctrine of Emptiness. Among the most famous of these are the Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra. Also, the name of the female Buddha who represents perfect wisdom.
Puja	A meditation that is chanted in Tibetan. It is comprised of two parts. The general part: here the meaning and format of different pujas are similar. The special part: mantra-recitations of the corresponding Buddha-aspect.
Pure Land	Pure lands are manifested by enlightened Buddhas. These are not places that can be located geographically, but spaces of the mind. As a human being, you can experience them here and now through meditating. For people who have not reached liberation, it means Dewachen - the pure land of the Buddha of limitless light. It is possible to reach this level of awareness through practicing certain meditations and by making strong wishes.