Hip Glossary
Hip Glossary: Lama
Lama:lama A Tibetan teacher or master; equivalent to Sanskrit "guru"
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Hip Glossary: Ksanti
Ksanti:
ksanti The practice of exercising patience toward behavior or situations that might not necessarily deserve it — it is seen as a conscious choice to actively give patience as a gift, rather than being in a state of oppression… Continue readingHip Glossary: Dukkha
Dukkha:
dukkha Pāli: dukkha Suffering, dissatisfaction, stress.source:wikipedia
Hip Glossary: Dhammacakka/dharmacakra
Dhammacakka/dharmacakra:
dhammacakka/dharmacakra Sanskrit: dharmacakra Pāli: dhammacakka A symbolic representation of the dharma, also known as the Wheel of Dharma.source:wikipedia
Hip Glossary: Dakini
Dakini:
dakini A supernatural female with volatile temperament who serves as a muse for spiritual practice. Dakinis are often depicted naked to represent the truth.source:wikipedia
Hip Glossary: Dana
Dana:
dana Pāli, Sanskrit: dāna Generosity or giving; in Buddhism, it also refers to the practice of cultivating generosity.source:wikipedia
Hip Glossary: Alayavijnana
Alayavijnana:
alayavijnana, Store consciousness (Sanskrit: ālayavijñāna; Tibetan: kun gzhi rnam shes; Japanese: araya-shiki) is the eighth and the most fundamental of the eight consciousnesses established in the doctrine of the Yogacara school of Buddhism. Store consciousness accumulates… Continue readingHip Glossary: Anapanasati
Anapanasati:anapanasati Pāli: ānāpānasati, meaning ‘mindfulness of breathing’ ("sati" means mindfulness; "ānāpāna" refers to inhalation and exhalation), is a basic form of meditation.
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Hip Glossary: Shalom
Shalom:Shalom (שָׁלוֹם) is a Hebrew word meaning peace.
It is also used as a greeting to either say hello or farewell, and is found in many other expressions and names. Its equivalent cognate in Arabic is salaam and… Continue reading
Hip Glossary: Diwali
Diwali:
Diwali, also called Deepavali is a major Hindu festival that is very significant in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a… Continue reading