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HIinduism/BudVocab
Hinduism Buddhism Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | An ancient language of India |
| Karma | Belief in cause and effect, how a person lives will affect their next life |
| Dharma | Laws, obligations, and duties |
| Rig Veda | Oldest religious writing, a collection of Hindu prayers and rituals |
| Nirvana | The ideal state of happiness and perfect peace for Buddhists |
| Moksha | The release of a soul from the cycle of rebirth for Hindus |
| Brahma | the Hindu god of creation |
| Brahman | the ultimate reality or spirit in Hinduism |
| Brahmin | the priestly class in Ancient Aryan society |