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- Tara
- Buddhist savior-goddess especially popular in Tibet, Nepal and Mongolia
- Judaism
- Monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, central to which is the belief that the ancient Israelites experienced God's presence in human events. Jews believe that the one God delivered the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt, revealed the structure of communal and individual life to them, and chose them to be a holy nation of people able to set an example for all humankind. The Hebrew Bible and Talmud are the two primary sources for Judaism's spiritual and ethical principles.
- Allah
- (Arabic, "God"). The name of God in Islam. Allah is the same God revealed (imperfectly) in the Jewish and Christian Bibles.
- Purim
- Joyous Jewish holiday commemorating the deliverance of the Jews in the 5th century BCE from a plot to have them massacred, celebrated with readings from the Book of Esther, feasting, drinking, and gift-giving.
- Om Mani Padme Hum
- Tibetan Buddhist mantra praising the "Jewel in the Lotus."
- parasol
- Buddhist symbol of royalty and spiritual power.
- treasure vase
- Buddhist symbol of spiritual and material wealth, abundance, and good fortune.
- conch shell
- Symbol of the fame of the Buddha's teachings.
- abhaya mudra
- Buddhist hand gesture representing fearlessness.
- aureole
- A halo that surrounds a sacred figure's whole body.
Article Info
| Title | Glossary of Religion |
|---|---|
| Published | November 17, 2016 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/3494 |
| MLA Citation | “Glossary of Religion.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021. <religionfacts.com/glossary> |