Zen & Buddhism: Dictionary & Glossary of Terms

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When a monk came to say good bye to Chao-chou Tsung-shen (778-897), a brilliant Chinese Ch'an master.
Chao-chou asked:
-Where will you go?
The monk answered:
-Any place where I can learn Buddha dharma.
Chao-chou stood... continue...

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PRINCIPLES
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paramita - "perfection", virtues perfected by a bodhisattva:
generosity
discipline
patience
energy
meditation
wisdom
Also including:
right means
vow
the Ten Powers
full knowledge of the true dharmas
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prajna - wisdom of true mind .

The glossary of zen and buddhism terms are gathered from the following authorized sources:
1. The Venerable Ajahn Sanong Katapunyo of Wat Sanghathan and the translation/editing of the Thai by Fuengsin Trafford and Simon Romer.
2. Steven Newton - Portland Zen Community (source "Glossary of Japanese Zen Terms" - Stan Rosenthal)

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