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Buddhist belief and doctrine

  • Sentient beings (Buddhism)A Buddhist monk in Ladakh, India, gently cradles an injured sparrow at Likir Monastery. This image captures the core of a term used to designate the totality…
  • Transfer of meritSometimes transferring merit is symbolized by pouring water into a vessel. This act represents the core of pattānumodanā, a standard part of Buddhist…
  • Enlightenment in BuddhismThe English word enlightenment serves as a Western translation for the Sanskrit term bodhi. This abstract noun means awakened intellect or knowledge of a…
  • Faith in BuddhismThe disciple Ananda stands at the left of a Buddha image, serving as the traditional example of the faithful follower. This visual arrangement captures the…