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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

attribute go
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

quality go
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

morality go
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong

good, goodness go
moral excellence or admirableness

virtue go
a particular moral excellence

cardinal virtue go
one of the seven preeminent virtues

theological virtue, supernatural virtue go
according to Christian ethics: one of the three virtues (faith, hope, and charity) created by God to round out the natural virtues

faith, religion, religious belief go
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

Buddhism
the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth

noun.cognition

6 Subcategories

Mahayana, Mahayana Buddhism go
one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing a common search for universal salvation especially through faith alone
Theravada, Theravada Buddhism go
one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts
Lamaism, Tibetan Buddhism go
a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism
Zen, Zen Buddhism go
a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight
Shingon go
a form of Buddhism emphasizing mystical symbolism of mantras and mudras and the Buddha's ideal which is inexpressible
Tantra, Tantrism go
doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world