Encyclopedia - Arhat: Encyclopedia - Arhat
An arhat (Sanskrit, also arahat or arahant (Pali); Chinese: 阿羅漢, āluóhàn, luóhàn, lohan; Tibetan: dgra-bcom-pa; Jp. arakan; Hi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arhat: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Arhat
arhat (Sanskrit) An adept in Theravada Buddhism   (See also: Arhat , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Arhat: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Arhat
Arhat Arhatship is the highest rank attained by Sravakas.   An Arhat is a Buddhist saint who has attained liberation from the c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arhatic Yoga: Encyclopedia - Arhatic Yoga
Arhatic Yoga is a form of Yoga, developed and taught by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, that synthesizes in a single discipline all the other ...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: A Way To Cleanse
Jainism is an ancient religion, more ancient than what most of us are given to believe. Although a lot of people associate Jainism with L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hotei: Encyclopedia - Hotei
Hotei or Bu-Dai (布袋羅漢 (pinyin:bù dài luó hàn) literally Calico Bag Arhat) is better known in the English-speaking world as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhi: Encyclopedia - Bodhi
Bodhi (Pāli and Sanskrit. Lit. awakening) is a title given in Buddhism to the specific awakening experience attained by the Indian spiri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Viniyoga: Encyclopedia - Viniyoga
Viniyoga is a word originally used to distinguish the yoga style of T. K. V. Desikachar (in the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya). Desikacha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sariputra: Encyclopedia - Sariputra
Śāriputra (Pāli: Sāriputta; Chinese: 舍利弗 Sheli Fu) was one of two principal disciples of the Buddha. He became an Arhat renowne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahaparinirvana: Encyclopedia - Mahaparinirvana
Buddhist term meaning "great, complete Nirvana". The word "Mahaparinirvana" usually refers to the ultimate state of Nirvana (everlasting,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Choa Kok Sui: Encyclopedia - Choa Kok Sui
Grand Master Choa Kok Sui presents a syncretistic system of belief, seeking to present paranormal concepts and esoteric or hidden spiritu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sangha: Encyclopedia - Sangha
Sangha is a word in Indian languages that can be translated roughly as "association" or "assembly". It is commonly used in several sense...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lord Rishabha: Encyclopedia - Lord Rishabha
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Lor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arhat: Eastern Philosophy Dictionary On Arhat
Arhat: Literally "the worthy," Theravada Buddhist term referring to the ideal Buddhist who devotes himself full time to his ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arhat: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Arhat
Arhat (Sanskrit) (from the verbal root arh to be worthy, merit, be able)   Worthy, deserving; also enemy slayer (from ari enemy +...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arhatic Yoga: Alternative Health Dictionary On Arhatic Yoga
Arhatic Yoga (Arhatic Yoga System): Syncretic form of yoga developed by Choa Kok Sui, an exponent of Kriyashakti, Pranic Healing, and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Four Fruits Of The Arhat: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Four Fruits Of The Arhat
Four Fruits of the Arhat   See under Arhat entry.    (See also: Four Fruits of the Arhat , Buddhism, Body Mind and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hotei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hotei - History
Hotei - As Angida Arhat. The Laughing Buddha derives from the time of Sakyamuni Buddha, where there was a monk named Angida, who was on...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arhan: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Arhan
Arhan. See ARHAT   (See also: Arhan , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Arahant: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Arahant
Arahant (Pali) (from the verbal root arh to be worthy; or from ari foe + the verbal root han to slay)   The worthy one; enemy, sl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anagamin: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Anagamin
Anagamin (Sanskrit) (from a not + agamin from a-gam to come, proceed toward)   One who does not come; in Southern or Theravada Bu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arahatta: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Arahatta
Arahatta (Pali) (from the verbal root arh to be worthy; or from ari enemy, foe + the verbal root han to slay)   State of arhatshi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Bodhi - Modes Of Enlightenment
Bodhi - Sāvaka-Bodhi Arhat. Those who study the teaching of a samma-sambuddha and then attain enlightenment in this world are known as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hotei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hotei - Description
The image of Hotei is almost always seen carrying a cloth or linen sack, which never empties, and is filled with many precious items, inc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hotei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hotei - Religion
One belief surrounding the figure of Hotei in popular folklore is that if a person is to rub his belly, it brings forth wealth, good luck...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rahat: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rahat
Rahat.   See ARHAT   (See also: Rahat , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Sravakas: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Sravakas
Sravakas Lit., 'voice-hearers': those who follow (Theravada) and eventually become arhats as a result of listening to the buddhas and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sariputra: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Sariputra
Sariputra Major disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha, foremost in wisdom among His Arhat disciples.    (See also: Sariputra , B...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pratyekabuddha: Eastern Philosophy Dictionary On Pratyekabuddha
Pratyekabuddha: The isolated practitioner of Theravada Buddhism who seeks enlightenment outside of a formal monastic setting; by contr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sukkha Vipassaka: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sukkha Vipassaka
Sukkha Vipassaka (Pali) Lowest degree of rahat or arhat. {BCW 2:487}   (See also: Sukkha Vipassaka , Mysticism, Mysticism Dict...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rathapala: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rathapala
Rathapala (Sanskrit) A great Hindu arhat (cf VS 83-4); featured in the allegorical legend Rathapala-sutrasanne.   (See also: R...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arahat: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Arahat
Arahat (Sanskrit). Also pronounced and written Arhat, Arhan, Rahat, &c., "the worthy one", lit., "deserving divine ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Theravada: Eastern Philosophy Dictionary On Theravada
Theravada: Literally "way of the elders," later designation for the Hinayana school of Buddhism which sees religion as an in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arya-dasa: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Arya-dasa
Arya-Dasa (Sanskrit) Lit., "Holy Teacher". A great sage and Arhat of the Mahasamghika school.   (See also: Arya-Dasa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Samyagajiva: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Samyagajiva
Samyagajiva (Sanskrit). Mendicancy for religious purposes: the correct profession. It is the fourth Marga (path), the vow of poverty, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Samyakkarmanta: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Samyakkarmanta
Samyakkarmanta (Sanskrit). The last of the eight Margas. Strict purity and observance of honesty, disinterestedness and unselfishness,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Samanta Prabhasa: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Samanta Prabhasa
Samanta Prabhasa (Sanskrit). Lit., "universal brightness" or dazzling light. The name under which each of the 500 perfected ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rahat: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Rahat
Rahat. The same as "Arhat"; the adept who becomes entirely free from any desires on this plane, by acquiring divine knowledg...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Stupa: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Stupa
Stupa (Sanskrit). A conical monument, in India and Ceylon, erected over relics of Buddha, Arhats, or other great men.   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tope: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Tope
Tope. An artificial mound covering relics of Buddha or some other great Arhat. The Topes are also called Dagobas.   (See also: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Prophecy Of Enlightenment For Five Hundred Disciples Chapter: Buddhism Enlightenment Dictionary On Prophecy Of Enlightenment For Five Hundred Disciples Chapter
Prophecy of Enlightenment for Five Hundred Disciples chapter (Jpn.: Gohyaku-deshi-juki-hon)   Abbreviated as the "Five Hundr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Stupa: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Stupa
Stupa (Sanskrit) A conical monument, sometimes domed, in India and Ceylon, erected over relics of the Buddha, of arhats, or other grea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Buddhaphala: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Buddhaphala
Buddhaphala (Sanskrit) (from buddha enlightened + phala fruit)   The fruit of the Buddha, which is won when the arhat has attaine...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ghosha: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Ghosha
Ghosha (Sanskrit) An indistinct noise; tumult; a sound of words or cries heard at a distance. In Buddhism, a great arhat, author of th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pranic Crystal Healing: Alternative Health Dictionary On Pranic Crystal Healing
pranic crystal healing: Subject of The Ancient Science and Art of Pranic Crystal Healing, by Filipino-Chinese scientist Choa Kok Sui (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kriyashakti: Alternative Health Dictionary On Kriyashakti
Kriyashakti: The Art of Materialization, taught by Choa Kok Sui (see advanced pranic healing and Arhatic Yoga). It includes strategies...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Samanta-prabhasa: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Samanta-prabhasa
Samanta-prabhasa (Sanskrit) Universal or perfect splendor; according to Buddhist legend, this is the general name by which each of the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arya-dasa: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Arya-dasa
Arya-dasa (Sanskrit) (from arya noble + dasa man of knowledge, barbarian, slave, servitor)   A great sage and arhat of the Mahasa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-sena: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-sena
Deva-sena (Sanskrit) A Buddhist arhat; the feminine, Devasena, is a host of spiritual or celestial beings, and a name given to Vach as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Five Offenses: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Five Offenses
Five Offenses The five rebellious acts or deadly sins: (1)  parricide; (2)  matricide; (3)  killing an arhat; (4)&...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Puli Town: Encyclopedia Ii - Puli Town - Transportation
Long bridge short bridge with willows People watching banner risen over wine store Baoshen Temple Arhat statue by Yang Huizhi Ye Shengtao...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Three Types Of Buddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Three Types Of Buddha - The Three Kinds Of Buddha
All three types of Buddha achieve Nirvana, and may be called Arhats, or foe destroyers, but within the Mahayana tradition some people res...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anagamin: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Anagamin
Anagamin (Sanskrit). Anagam. One who is no longer to be reborn into the world of desire. One stage before becoming Arhat and ready for...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nagarajas: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Nagarajas
Nagarajas (Sanskrit). The usual name given to all the supposed "guardian Spirits" of lakes and rivers, meaning literally &qu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mahatma: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mahatma
Mahatma. Lit., "great soul". An adept of the highest order. Exalted beings who, having attained to the mastery over their lo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pratisamvid: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Pratisamvid
Pratisamvid (Sanskrit). The four "unlimited forms of wisdom" attained by an Arhat; the last of which is the absolute knowled...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Demerit: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Demerit
Demerit. In Occult and Buddhistic parlance, a constituent of Karma. It is through avidya or ignorance of vidya, divine illumination, t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Buddhochinga: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Buddhochinga
Buddhochinga (Sanskrit) The name of a great Indian Arhat who went to China in the 4th century to propagate Buddhism and converted mass...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ghocha: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Ghocha
Ghocha (Sanskrit) Lit., "the miraculous Voice". The name of a great Arhat, the author of Abhidharmamrita Shastra, who restor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kukkuta Padagiri: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Kukkuta Padagiri
Kukkuta Padagiri (Sanskrit), called also Gurupadagiri, the "teacher’s mountain". It is situated about seven miles from...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nirvani And Upadeshi: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Nirvani And Upadeshi
nirvani and upadeshi: (Sanskrit) Nirvani means "extinguished one," and upadeshi means "teacher."   In genera...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tirthankara: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Tirthankara
Tirthankara (Sanskrit) [from tirtha a place of pilgrimage + kara maker, or doer from the verbal root kri to make, do]   Also tirt...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Five Sins: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Five Sins
Five Sins: ·      Killing one's father ·      or mother, ·&n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sakridagamin, Sakrdagamin: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sakridagamin, Sakrdagamin
Sakridagamin sakrdagamin (Sanskrit) [from sakrit once + agamin one coming from a-gam to come]   In mystical Buddhist philosophy, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rajagriha, Rajagrha: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rajagriha, Rajagrha
Rajagriha Rajagrha (Sanskrit) The ancient capital of Magadha, famous for its conversion to Buddhism in the days of the Buddhist kings....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rishabha, Rsabha: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rishabha, Rsabha
Rishabha rsabha (Sanskrit) Power, strength, excellence; the second zodiacal sign, Taurus the Bull; in the Vedas and Upanishads, often ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pratisamvid: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Pratisamvid
Pratisamvid (Sanskrit) [from prati-sam-vid to recognize, attain knowledge by cognition or recognition]   In Buddhism, "the f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nagarajas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Nagarajas
Nagarajas (Sanskrit) Serpent or dragon kings; the guardian spirits of lakes and rivers, shown in Buddhist chronicles as having been co...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Buddhochinga, Buddhocinga: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Buddhochinga, Buddhocinga
Buddhochinga Buddhocinga (Sanskrit) "The name of a great Indian Arhat who went to China in the 4th century to propagate Buddhism ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gangi: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gangi
Gangi (Sanskrit) A renowned sorcerer, according to legend, in the time of Kasyapa Buddha, a predecessor of Gautama Buddha; regarded as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gangi: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Gangi
Gangi (Sanskrit) A renowned Sorcerer in the time of Kasyapa Buddha (a predecessor of Gautama). Gangi was regarded as an incarnation of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ban T'o: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Ban T'o
Ban T'o Suddhidanthaka in Sanskrit. Ban Tπo was a disciple of Buddha, and he was very forgetful; for when the Buddha taught him ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nagarjuna: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Nagarjuna
Nagarjuna (Sanskrit). An Arhat, a hermit (a native of Western India) converted to Buddhism by Kapimala and the fourteenth Patriarch, a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Saptaparna: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Saptaparna
Saptaparna (Sanskrit). The "sevenfold". A plant which gave its name to a famous cave, a Vihara, in Rajagriha, now near Buddh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodhidharma: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma (Sanskrit). Wisdom-religion; or the wisdom contained in Dharma (ethics). Also the name of a great Arhat Kshatriya (one of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Four Stages Of Hinayana Enlightenment: Buddhism Enlightenment Dictionary On Four Stages Of Hinayana Enlightenment
Four stages of Hinayana enlightenment (Jpn.: shi-ka)   Also, four stages of enlightenment or four fruits. Four levels of enlighte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharmaraksita: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharmaraksita - Dharmaraksita And The Milinda Panha
The Milinda Panha is another famous non-canonical Pali Buddhist text that describes the religious dialogues between the famous Indo-Greek...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Maitra, Maitreya: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Maitra, Maitreya
Maitra or Maitreya (Sanskrit) [from mitra friend, a name of the spiritual sun]   As an adjective, friendly, benevolent, kind; the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kukkuta-pada-giri: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Kukkuta-pada-giri
Kukkuta-pada-giri (Sanskrit) (from kukkuta cock + pada foot + giri mountain)   Also called Guru-pada-giri, the teacher's mountain...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodhidharma: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma (Sanskrit) (from bodhi wisdom + dharma law, spiritual ethics)   Wisdom-religion, the wisdom involved in the teachings...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cheta, Che-ti: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Cheta, Che-ti
Cheta or Che-ti (Chinese) Used in Chinese Buddhist works in reference to the famous Saptaparna Cave mentioned by a number of Chinese B...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhijna: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Abhijna
Abhijna (Sanskrit). Six phenomenal (or "supernatural") gifts which Sakyamuni Buddha acquired in the night on which he reache...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arya: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Arya
Arya (Sanskrit) Lit., "the holy"; originally the title of Rishis, those who had mastered the "Aryasatyani" (q.v.) ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vairochana: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Vairochana
Vairochana (Sanskrit). "All-enlightening".   A mystic symbol, or rather a generic personification of a class of spirit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kumarajiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Kumarajiva - Childhood And Education
When his mother Jīva joined the Tsio-li nunnery, Kumārajīva was just seven but is said to have already committed many texts and sutras...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Srotapatti: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Srotapatti
Srotapatti (Sanskrit) [from srota stream, river + apatti entering into a state or condition from a-pad to enter]   One who has at...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nagarjuna: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Nagarjuna
Nagarjuna (Sanskrit) A Buddhist arhat or sage born in Western India about 223 BC, generally recognized in Northern Buddhism as a bodhi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhayagiri: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Abhayagiri
Abhayagiri (Sanskrit). Lit., "Mount Fearless" in Ceylon. It has an ancient Vihara or Monastery in which the well-known Chine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhaisajyaguru: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhaisajyaguru - The Mantras
This is the long version of the Medicine Buddha Mantra in Sanskrit: Om Namo Bhagavate Bhaishajyaguru Vaidūryaprabharājāya Tathāgatā...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vairochana, Vairocana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Vairochana, Vairocana
Vairochana Vairocana (Sanskrit) A son of the sun (Virochana -- the spiritual sun); a generalizing term for some of the highest classes...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yogacharya, Yogacarya: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yogacharya, Yogacarya
Yogacharya yogacarya (Sanskrit) [from yoga union + acharya teacher]   A teacher of yoga; a mystic and highly esoteric school foun...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Maitreya Buddha: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Maitreya Buddha
Maitreya Buddha (Sanskrit). The same as the Kalki Avatar of Vishnu (the "White Horse" Avatar), and of Sosiosh and other Mess...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Awakening Vs. Enlightenment: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Awakening Vs. Enlightenment
Awakening vs. Enlightenment A clear distinction should be made between awakening to the Way (Great Awakening) and attaining the Way (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Four Pure Lands: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Four Pure Lands
Four Pure Lands A classification by the Pure Land and T'ien T'ai schools of the pure realms subsumed under the Land of Amitabha Buddh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Buddhism: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Buddhism
Buddhism. Buddhism is now split into two distinct Churches: the Southern and the Northern Church.   The former is said to be the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thothori Nyan Tsan: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Thothori Nyan Tsan
Thothori Nyan Tsan (Tibet, Tibetan) A King of Tibet in the fourth century. It is narrated that during his reign he was visited by five...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trisarana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Trisarana
Trisarana (Sanskrit) The three refuges or protections, also called triratna or ratnatraya (three jewels); the Buddhist formula Buddha,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Saptaparna: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Saptaparna
Saptaparna (Sanskrit) Seven-leaves, sevenfold; the man-plant, sevenfold man, or seven-principled human being. The "mysterious num...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sons Of Will And Yoga: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sons Of Will And Yoga
Sons of Will and Yoga Applied to the androgynous third root-race, before the separation of the sexes, which created by kriyasakti the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adityas: Theosophy Dictionary On Adityas
Adityas (Sanskrit) (belonging to, issuing from aditi unbounded expanse)   Son of Aditi, space; in the Vedas a name for the sun; a...   » Read the article