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| − | [[Śāsana]] ([[Sanskrit]]), (Pali: [[sāsana]]) is a term used by [[Buddhists]] and {{Wiki|Shaivites}} to refer to their [[religion]] or non-religion. It has a range of possible translations, including teaching, practice, [[doctrine]] and [[Buddha]] [[Śãsana]], which means "[[the teaching of the Buddha]]" (of which there have been several). Since in [[Buddhism]] there is no [[divine]] [[god]] the term is considered more accurate than the word "[[religion]]" as it denotes an adaptable [[philosophy]] and practice rather than a non-changing [[divine]] call from an all knowing [[god]]. | + | [[Śāsana]] ([[Sanskrit]]), ([[Pali]]: [[sāsana]]) is a term used by [[Buddhists]] and {{Wiki|Shaivites}} to refer to their [[religion]] or non-religion. It has a range of possible translations, including [[teaching]], practice, [[doctrine]] and [[Buddha]] [[Śãsana]], which means "[[the teaching of the Buddha]]" (of which there have been several). Since in [[Buddhism]] there is no [[divine]] [[god]] the term is considered more accurate than the [[word]] "[[religion]]" as it denotes an adaptable [[philosophy]] and practice rather than a non-changing [[divine]] call from an all [[knowing]] [[god]]. |
[[Sasana]] may also refer to the 5000 year dispensation of a particular [[Buddha]]. That is, we are living in the [[sasana]] of the [[Śakyamuni]] [[Buddha]]. | [[Sasana]] may also refer to the 5000 year dispensation of a particular [[Buddha]]. That is, we are living in the [[sasana]] of the [[Śakyamuni]] [[Buddha]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:08, 23 February 2015
Śāsana (Sanskrit), (Pali: sāsana) is a term used by Buddhists and Shaivites to refer to their religion or non-religion. It has a range of possible translations, including teaching, practice, doctrine and Buddha Śãsana, which means "the teaching of the Buddha" (of which there have been several). Since in Buddhism there is no divine god the term is considered more accurate than the word "religion" as it denotes an adaptable philosophy and practice rather than a non-changing divine call from an all knowing god.
Sasana may also refer to the 5000 year dispensation of a particular Buddha. That is, we are living in the sasana of the Śakyamuni Buddha.
