Samayas - sanskrit The spiritual commitments or bonds that one has with the Master, the practice and the community of practitioners.

Samsara - sanskrit The cycle of existences which is characterised by suffering. The continual succession of death and rebirth, in which beings have been wandering since beginningless time under the influence of karma.

Sangha - sanskrit Community. The community of practittioners who follow the Buddha's teachings. More specifically beings who are free from samsara and who protect and guide others.

Siddha - sanskrit Accomplished one. The name given in India to realised yogis.

Stupa - sanskrit (Tibetan : chorten) A religious edifice symbolising the enlightened mind. A support for practice and devotion.

Six Yogas of Naropa An extremely profound system of meditations which form the heart of the Kagyu school's spiritual practice..