Zen & Buddhism: Dictionary & Glossary of Terms

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Suiwo, the disciple of Hakuin, was a good teacher. On a certain day a certain pupil came to him, and Suiwo gave him the problem, "Hear the sound of one hand." The pupil remained three years, but could not pass the test. One night he came... 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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