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Buddhism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Buddha | A Sanskrit word meaning “enlightened”; the name given to the man who founded Buddhism. |
| Ascetic | A person who gives up worldly pleasure. |
| Enlightment | A state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists. |
| Alms | Goods or money given to the poor. |
| Nirvana | An ideal state of peace and happiness. |
| Four Noble Truths | The four basic doctrines, or principles, of Buddhism. |
| Eightfold Path | A key of Buddhism whereby followers should live their lives according to these eight teachings. |