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Anuruddha
.
.
1
A close companion of the
Buddha
, who was present at his death. To him is attributed the recitation and thus preservation of
Anguttara-Nik
ya
.
2
Therav
din Buddhist scholar of uncertain date (but within centuries either side of 10th cent. CE), author of
Abhidhammattha-sangaha
which summarizes Therav
din teaching.
A close companion of the
Buddha
, who was present at his death. To him is attributed the recitation and thus preservation of
Anguttara-Nik
ya.
2
Therav
din Buddhist scholar of uncertain date (but within centuries either side of 10th cent. CE), author ofAbhidhammattha-sangaha
which summarizes Therav
din teaching.Anusaya
(Skt.,
anu
aya
). In Buddhism a latent tendency or disposition towards vice. According to Buddhist psychology these dispositions are carried over to the next life and exist even in the newly born infant.
anu
aya). In Buddhism a latent tendency or disposition towards vice. According to Buddhist psychology these dispositions are carried over to the next life and exist even in the newly born infant.
Anusim
(Heb., ‘forced ones’). People compelled unwillingly to convert from Judaism to another faith. Instances of forced conversion have occurred throughout Christian history and include the baptism of the Jewish community of Clermont–Ferrand in 576 CE, compulsory conversions in the Rhineland in the 10th cent. and the Conversos or
Marranos
of Christian Spain.
Marranos
of Christian Spain.
Anussati
(P
li, ‘recollection’). Contemplative practices in Buddhism which break attachment to the three destructive roots (
aku
ala
). Initially six, they are now reckoned as ten.
li, ‘recollection’). Contemplative practices in Buddhism which break attachment to the three destructive roots (aku
ala). Initially six, they are now reckoned as ten.
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