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Buddhism 6th vocab
History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Veda | collection of hundreds of sacred hymns composed by the Aryans of ancient India |
| Caste | fixed social class into which a person is born |
| Karma | Hinduism, effect of a person's actions in this life affecting their next destiny |
| Dharma | A person's duty of what is right for him or her |
| Reincarnation | Rebirth of a soul in a new body |
| Moksha | liberation from reincarnation |
| enlightenment | Buddhism, a state of perfect wisdom |
| Nirvana | A state of blissful peace without desire or suffering |
| Meditate | Calm or clear the mind often by focusing on a single object |
| Brahman | in Hinduism the supreme cosmic consciousness, spiritual force, or God |