brahma-vihara

Brah·ma-vi·ha·ra

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Definitions of brahma-vihara word

noun brahma-vihara (initial capital letter). Also called Brahma Vihara. one of the four states of mind, namely love, compassion, sympathetic gladness, and equanimity, to be developed by every Buddhist. 2
noun brahma-vihara a meeting place of Buddhist monks. 1
noun brahma-vihara a Buddhist monastery. 1

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80, vihara is from the Sanskrit word vihāra

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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