one who lives a life of contemplation and rigourous self-denial for religious purposes
karma
in Buddhism or Hinduism, the effect of the actions of past and present lifetimes, both good and bad on one's present life
reincarnation
rebirth in another body
nirvana
in Buddhism the state of perfect blessedness achieved by the extinction of individual existence and by the absorption of the soul into the supreme spirit, or by extinction of all passions and desires
enlightenment
being made able to see or comprehend the truth; free from ignorance, prejudice or superstition
orthodox
conforming to the usual beliefs or established doctrine, especially in religion
novice
one who has entered a religious group or order but has not taken final vows
secular
pertaining to the world or to things not spirtual or sacred
homage
to pay respect by external action
arduous
steep and therefore difficult of ascent; hard to climb
incantation
the chanting of magical words or a formula in casting a spell or performing other magic
