avadana

/ɑvɑːˈnɑː/ (ah-vah-NAH)

Definitions

1. noun

A Buddhist legend or a short story, often with a supernatural element.

“The Buddhist text was an avadana that told the story of a monk’s spiritual journey.”

Synonyms

  • legend
  • parable
  • story

Antonyms

  • fact
  • reality