MANA

Mana

Māna is a Buddhist term that is translated as "pride", "arrogance", or "conceit". It is defined as an inflated mind that makes whatever is suitable, such as wealth or learning, to be the foundation of pride. It creates the basis for disrespecting others and for the occurrence of suffering.

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mana

Noun

  1. Power, prestige; specifically, a form of supernatural energy in Polynesian religion that inheres in things or people.
  2. Magical power.


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