Buddhaksetra: Sanskrit term for “Buddha Land” or “Buddha Field.” In Mahayana Buddhism it refers to a “place” where a Buddha exercises power.

Buddhanusmrti: Sanskrit term for “recollection of the Buddha,” “meditating on the Buddha,” or “staying mindful of the Buddha.” It is an important element of meditative practices in many forms of Mahayana Buddhism.

Dharmakaya: Sanskrit term for the “Truth Body” of the Buddha. It is one of the three bodies of the Buddha and refers to his abiding presence in the form of his teachings and as the source of all reality.

Nirmanakaya: Sanskrit term for the “Emanation Body” or physical body of the Buddha. In Mahayana Buddhism it refers to the Buddha's ability to be physically present to teach the Dhamma to beings in samsara.

Sambhogakaya: Sanskrit term for the “Enjoyment Body” of the Buddha. It refers to the subtle body by which the Buddha is present to Bodhisattvas and other beings.

Sukhavati: Sanskrit term for “Land of Happiness,” or “Land of Bliss.” It is the Pure Land of Amitabha or Amida Buddha located in the west.

Trikaya: Sanskrit term for the Mahayana teaching on the “three bodies” of the Buddha.

Vimalakirti Sutra: An important and influential Mahayana Sutra named after its main character, the layman Vimalakirti. Its primary subject is the method and means to the perfection of insight.