Also see entries: “Three Jewels,” “triratna,” “sarana” In addition to meaning “refuge,” the Sanskrit word, “sarana,” also translates to “haven” or “shelter” (Buswell & Lopez). In the Mahayana and Vijrayana Buddhist traditions, when one commits to the Buddhist path, they go for “refuge” in the “Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha,” or the “Three Jewels” (“tri-ratna/ti-ratana” …
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Relics
Relics are defined as the bodily remains of buddhas, bodhisattvas, Buddhist saints, and other individuals who have achieved enlightenment, as well as objects that otherwise came into contact with such figures during their lifetimes. Relics are an important component of Buddhist practice, and have been an ongoing area of interest for Buddhologists over time as …
