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Buddhism vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Buddhism | Religion based on the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha |
| The Buddha | A title given to Siddhartha Gautama, which means “enlightened one” |
| Great Enlightenment | The moment at which Buddhists believe the Buddha gained wisdom and became free from life’s suffering |
| Four Noble Truths | Important teachings of the Buddha, which include ideas about suffering, its causes and how to end it |
| Noble Eightfold Path | Important teachings of the Buddha, which tell his followers how to end suffering by following the Middle Path |
| Dharma | The truth or law of Buddhism |
| Reincarnation | The Buddhist belief in rebirth after death |
| Karma | The Buddhist belief that a person’s actions affect what happens to him or her |
| Nirvana | The Buddhist belief in a state of being where there is no more suffering and no more rebirth |
| Sangha | A community of Buddhists, including monks and nuns |
| Sutras | Buddhist sacred writings |
| Shrine | Area of worship in a Buddhist home |
| Temple | Buddhist sacred place |