Glossary

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Jambu-dvipa. One of the four continents of this world-system. It is located in the south, is shaped like a triangle, and is where we live.

Jambunada gold. Jambu River gold; the golden sand of the Jambu River.

Jeta-Grove. A grove of trees located within the park at Sravasti, which had been given to the Buddha by the merchant Anathapindada. The grove belonged to Prince Jeta who offered it to the Buddha. The Buddha had a lecture hall and taught many sutras there.