Digital Dictionary of Buddhism

The homepage of the Digital Dictionary of Buddhism is a testament to Zen simplicity. In other words, it is a no-frills, clutter free, strictly utilitarian portal. However, it leads its users to an outstanding reference resource.

The Digital Dictionary of Buddhism (DDB) started out in 1995 as the Dictionary of East Asian Buddhist Terms but expanded its coverage in 2001 to include other geographic and cultural areas. Therefore, the name was changed to incorporate the new and increasing volume of materials. Having been around for nearly 19 years, the DDB has definitely stood the test of time, and reference librarians...