A small Buddhist glossary
Gongyo: Prayers recited daily by followers of Nichiren Dishonin's Buddhism

Gohonzon: An object of worship that embodies the teachings of Nichiren Dishonin

Bodhisattva: A person who has attained Enlightenment, but remains on earth to helpothers achieve this state of mind

Enlightenment: Knowing the true nature of the human spirit and being free of the reincarnation cycle

Four Noble Truths: Realized by the Buddha; 1. Life is suffering 2. Suffering is caused by desire 3. End suffering by ending desire 4. Follow the Eightfold Path to end desire.

Eightfold Path: 1. See things as they are without imposing our expectations. 2. View situations with pure intentions. 3. Pure intentions lead to pure, honest speech. 4. Erase complexity from your life. 5. Be happy with your position in life. 6. Encounter struggles with no aggression. 7. Be mindful of behavior, realizing that it affects both us and others. 8. Be completely absorbed in the present, using meditation as a tool.

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