Buddha, Living a term applied to certain saints among the Mongol Tartars in Thibet, who are believed to have passed through various stages of being, and supposed to be fitted to preside over a Lamasery (q.v.). He is also called a Chaberon, and such superiors are in large numbers, and placed at the head of … Continue reading “Buddha, Living”
Buddha, Buddhism (2)
Buddha, Buddhism Buddha, the sage, the enlightened (from the Sanscrit buddh, to know), is the title of honor given to the hermit Gotama (Gautama) or Sakyamuni (the hermit of Sakya), the founder of Buddhism, the prevailing form of religion in Eastern Asia. I. His life, the system of his doctrines, and the history of their … Continue reading “Buddha, Buddhism (2)”
Buddha
Buddha (Sanskrit: budh, to know, the enlightened one) A prince named Siddhartha (c.560-480 B.C.), called also by his family names of Gautama or Sakya-Muni, the son of a local ruler in modern Nepal. Of ascetic tendencies and Brahmanistic education he cast aside luxuries to seek perfection, and spent years as an austere hermit . Finding … Continue reading “Buddha”
Buddeus, Johann Franz (2)
Buddeus, Johann Franz one of the most universally learned theologians of his time, was born at Anclam, Pomerania, June 25, 1667. After studying at Greifswald, he entered the University of Wittemberg, 1685, where he became assistant professor of philosophy in 1687. In 1689 he went to Jena, and 16.2 to Coburg as professor of Greek … Continue reading “Buddeus, Johann Franz (2)”
Budd, Thomas
Budd, Thomas a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at New Mills, Burlington County, N.J., February 19, 1783. He experienced religion about 1800, and in 1803 entered the Philadelphia Conference, in which he did zealous and faithful work until his death, July 10, 1811. Mr. Budd was a young man of good natural abilities, which he … Continue reading “Budd, Thomas”
Budd, Peter
Budd, Peter an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Devonport, November 29, 1809. He was brought to God in youth through the instrumentality of his sister, entered the ministry in 1835, and died on his last circuit (Kingswood) February 9, 1878. Of transparent honor and fidelity, he was full of Christian kindness and courtesy. His … Continue reading “Budd, Peter”
Budapest
Budapest (Buda, brother of Attila; Old Slavic: pesti, oven) Capital of Hungary, comprising Buda on the right bank of the Danube and Pest on the left, which were united on 17 November 1873 . Old Buda, originally a Roman colony, Aquincum, was captured by the Magyars in the 10th century . The Turks held it … Continue reading “Budapest”
Budaeus (2)
Budaeus SEE BUDE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Budaeus (2) SEE BUDE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Buda, Council Of
Buda, Council Of (Concilium Budense). Buda, or Ofen, is the capital of Lower Hungary, on the west bank of the Danube. I. A council was held here September 14, 1279, by Philip, bishop of Fermo, legate of the holy see. Sixty-nine canons were published, containing much the same regulations as others drawn up about that … Continue reading “Buda, Council Of”
Bud
Bud See Gourd Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible Bud See FLOWERS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Bud “to bud,” is said of Aaron’s rod, Heb 9:14; “spring up,” Mat 13:26; Mar 4:27; elsewhere, in Jam 5:18. See BRING, No. 26, SPRING, No. 6. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Bud Num 17:8 (c) This … Continue reading “Bud”