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), que comienza en el…

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”. Esta tradición…

Director (in pali) o Arhat (In Sanskrit) It is a central term in Buddhism, que se refiere a una persona que ha alcanzado el estado de iluminación completa y ha…

Bhikkhu (in pali) o bhikṣu (In Sanskrit) It is the term used in Buddhism to designate an orderly monk. Literally, means “beggar” o “aquel que vive de…

in Buddhism, and bodhisattva It is a being that is on the path to awakening, pero elige posponer su entrada en el nirvana para ayudar a todos los seres…

The term buddhadharma refers to the teachings of the Buddha, also known as the “Dharma of the Buddha”. Es la sabiduría y el camino que él transmitió para alcanzar la liberación…

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), abad-fundador del templo Luz Serena y…