KKBN: Glossary of Buddhist Terms

Glossary of Buddhist Terms

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Y Explanation

Yogi In general, a term used for a practitioner of the Diamond-Way of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also used as a special term for a practitioner who is experiencing his/her mind on the absolute and the relative level simultaneously, for someone who experiences his/her mind in its natural form.

Yeshe Primordial awareness.

Yidak Hungry Ghosts, occupants of one of the three unfortunate realms of samsara (i.e., Hells, Hungry Ghosts and Animals). The yidaks are tormented by unappeasable appetites.

Yidam Meditational deity who is embodiments of particular aspects of Link-Ref Enlightenment.

Y	Explanation
Yogi	In general, a term used for a practitioner of the Diamond-Way of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also used as a special term for a practitioner who is experiencing his/her mind on the absolute and the relative level simultaneously, for someone who experiences his/her mind in its natural form.
Yeshe	Primordial awareness.
Yidak	Hungry Ghosts, occupants of one of the three unfortunate realms of samsara (i.e., Hells, Hungry Ghosts and Animals). The yidaks are tormented by unappeasable appetites.
Yidam	Meditational deity who is embodiments of particular aspects of Enlightenment.