Ajatashatru

Son of Bibisara and heir to the Maghadha dynasty. He patronized Buddhism, then a very early school of philosophy.

Buddha

Founder of Buddhism [more]

Jina	A conqueror. The term was appropriated by Jains to describe its saviors like Mahavira. Now used in the context of Buddhism as well

Mahayana

The 'Great Vehicle' of Buddhism which offers a chance of all living beings of attaining nirvana

Sidhhartha Gautama

(563 B.C. - 483 B.C.) Founder of Buddhism. A prince who renounced luxury and became an ascetic. Preached non-violence and kindness. [more]

Vajrayana

A Tantric form of Buddhism that contributed to the development of Tibetan form of Buddhism

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