Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms : หน้า 52/62

1. Arahant Glossary An enlightened being who is free from defilements and no longer subjected to rebirths or has attained Nibbana. 2. Bodhisatta One who determines to be a Buddha in the future. 3. Dhamma A phenomenon when seen as an aspect of the universe, rather than identified with as personal. When capitalized, it refers to the teaching of the Buddha as contained in the scriptures or the Ultimate Truth towards which the teaching points. (In Sanskrit, it is known as 'dharma') 4. Kalayanamitta A spiritual friend or someone who brings the shining merit to the people of the world and helps others to attain the highest goal of life. 5. Law of Kamma Law of cause and effect. Kamma is an action or cause which is created or recreated by habitual impulse, volitions or natural energies. In popular usage, it often includes the sense of the result or effect of the action, although the proper term for this is vipaka. (In Sanskrit, it is known as 'karma'.) 6. Nibbana The Pali word Nibbana is formed of Ni and Vana. Ni is a negative particle and Vana means lusting or craving Known as the ultimate goal of Buddhism, it means non-attachment and may also be defined as the extinction of lust, hatred and ignorance. (In Sanskrit known as 'Nirvana'.) 7. Perfections These are supreme virtues to be performed by one who wishes to attain enlightenment otherwise known as 'parami' 8. Samma Arahang A mantra recited during the Dhammakaya meditation process. 9. Samsara Cycle of reincarnation or rebirth in life. PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com