Introspection, insight that totally purifies the mind. Specifically, insight into the impermanent nature of mind and body. Vipassanā-bhāvanā-the systematic development of insight through the meditatio [..]

Sensation. One of the four mental aggregates or processes, along with viññaṇa, saññā, and saṅkhāra. Described by the Buddha as having both mental and physical aspects; therefore vedanā offers a means [..]

Literally, "three baskets." The three collections of the teachings of the Buddha, namely: (1) Vinaya-piṭaka-the collection of monastic discipline; (2) Sutta-piṭaka-the collection of [..]

Literally "thus-gone" or "thus-come" One who by walking on the path of reality has reached the ultimate reality, i.e., an enlightened person. The term by which the [..]

Literally, "thirst." Includes both craving and its reverse image of aversion. The Buddha identified taṇhā as the cause of suffering in his first sermon, the "Discourse Setti [..]

Received wisdom. See paññā Sutta. Discourse of the Buddha or one of his leading disciples. (Sanskrit sūtra)

Morality, abstaining from physical and vocal actions that cause harm to others and oneself. The first of the three trainings by which the Noble Eightfold Path is practised (see ariya aṭṭhaṅgika magga) [..]

Literally, "one who has accomplished his task." The personal name of the historical Buddha. (Sanskrit Siddhārtha.)

a respectful title used for Mr U Ba Khin, means teacher

Awareness. Ānāpāna-sati-awareness of respiration. Sammā-sati-right awareness, a constituent of the Noble Eightfold Path (see ariya aṭṭhaṅgika magga).