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Glossary Arahant – Someone who has attained enlightenment (or no longer has defilement). This person is free from greed, delusion, ignorance and such things as that. Baap – The bad stuff that’s floating around in the galaxy – and probably around your neighborhood as well, because you are getting caught up in the external, and not focusing on the internal good stuff that you have inside of you. Boon – Pure, clean, excellent energy that just acts as a rejuvenator because once you start accumulating it and putting it out there, it just comes bouncing on back to you! You can create boon for yourself by meditating – that’s the obvious way. But you can also create boon by giving up bad habits, or by doing something good for someone… like helping the little old lady (that’s me) across the street the next time we run into one another. Cetiya – (Sanskrit/Pali) A monument and symbol for Enlightenment which often contains relics of the Buddha. Cheuy – The art of doing nothing; Being non-reactive, even impartial about something; Not wanting or desiring a certain outcome; to not rush, hasten, push, or stress about something we desire to come about more quickly (i.e., a good meditation experience); to not eagerly look forward to, expect, or anticipate something; to not stare at, or overly concentrate on (to the point where we receive physical discomfort). Defilement – Mental pollution or personal bad stuff that has infused itself into our mind and affects our mental make-up thus actions. It accumulates, particularly if you don’t meditate regularly to clean the mind. For example, if you have the wrong view and only behave poorly toward others (and treat yourself badly as well), then your defilements build up and your mind gets dark. The more you behave this way, the darker your mind. Deva – Literally, a bright or shining one. It correlates to what we would call an angel, yet not just with wings. Devas come in many shapes, sizes, and forms. Yet another definition could be a god or supernatural being, normally residing in one of the numerous heavenly realms, who, on occasion, come down to earth, particularly to help good people and listen to the Dhamma, particularly if the Buddha is teaching. Many people appeal to them for help or protection, which is why people hear so many miracle stories about them. Yet, they respect us more when we practice good teachings, live a wholesome