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Rude Awakenings - Forest Sangha Publications

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GlossaryAbhidhamma (Pali) one of the “three baskets” of the Buddhist Pitakaof the Theravadan canon. Deals with the psychology of the mind andthe refined states of experience found through meditation.ahchaa (Hindi) “I understand.” Very common expression, equivalent to“okay.”Ajahn (Thai) (from the Pali achariya, a Buddhist monk’s preceptor)“teacher.” Often used as a title of the senior monk or monks at amonastery. In the West the forest tradition uses it for all monks and nunsof more than ten years’ seniority.anagarika (Pali) “homeless one.” A Buddhist following the eight precepts(which includes celibacy) and usually living in a monastery.anapanasati (Pali) “awareness of inhalation and exhalation.” Using thebreath as a meditation object. A meditation exercise much recommendedby the Buddha.anjali (Pali) hands held together as a gesture of respect. Still prevalentin India today.arahant (Pali) an enlightened being, free from all delusion.baksheesh (Hindi) tip to a servant or gift to a beggar. Also slang for abribe.beedee (Hindi) small cigarette made from tobacco rolled in a leaf.betel (Hindi) nut used in pan, a concoction sold for chewing. It is a mildstimulant and gives the mouth a distinctive red stain.2 9 5

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