Glossary

AEC is the abbreviation of “Before the common era”. It is a way of referring to the years before the beginning of the Common Era (EC), that begins in the…

The term “That is” comes from Zen Buddhism and refers to an intensive period of retreat and monastic practice. Literally, “that is” (live in peace) means “peaceful residence” o “quiet abode”. This tradition…

Director (in pali) o Arhat (In Sanskrit) It is a central term in Buddhism, which refers to a person who has achieved the state of complete enlightenment and has…

Bhikkhu (in pali) o bhikṣu (In Sanskrit) It is the term used in Buddhism to designate an orderly monk. Literally, means “beggar” o “he who lives by…

in Buddhism, and bodhisattva It is a being that is on the path to awakening, but he chooses to postpone his entry into nirvana to help all beings…

The term buddhadharma refers to the teachings of the Buddha, also known as the “Dharma of the Buddha”. It is the wisdom and the path that he transmitted to achieve liberation…

It is one of the main branches of Buddhism, along with the Theravada. He Budismo Mahayana, whose name means “Great Vehicle”, originated in India around the 1st century AD….

Soto Zen Buddhist Community (link)

Daizan Soriano received the Transmission of Dharma (depot) he 4 December 2020 from his teacher, the Venerable Taisei Dokushô Villalba (Tessie solo photo), abbot-founder of the Luz Serena temple and…