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| Sakyamuni | ||
| "Sage of the Sakya tribe." Another name for the historical Buddha. |
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| samadhi | ||
| (Sanskrit) State of deep meditation. | ||
| samsara | ||
| (Sanskrit, Pali "wandering"). The cycle of death and rebirth. |
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| samu | ||
| (Japanese, "work service"). Physical work performed at set times in Zen monasteries. |
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| samudaya | ||
| Second of Four Noble Truths: Suffering is caused by desire. |
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| skandha | ||
| (Sanskrit; Pali, khandha, "group"). The five aggregates that make up human appearance: material composition; sensations; perceptions; mental formations; and consciousness. These are impermanent, constantly changing, and do not constitute a "self." See Buddhist Beliefs About Human Nature. |
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| sila | ||
| (Sanskrit, Pali, "precepts"). Basic obligations that Buddhists undertake. Monks and nuns adhere to all ten; laypersons to the first five sila. The ten precepts are to abstain from: harming a living being; taking anything not given; sensual misconduct; false speech; intoxication; solid food after midday; frivolous entertainments; perfumes and jewelry; raised beds; and involvement with money. |
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| stupa | ||
| (Sanskrit) Monument containing relics, usually of the Buddha. |
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| sutra | ||
| (Sanskrit) Discourse or section of teachings |
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