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| Buddhism | a religion based on the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama |
| The Buddha | a title given to Siddhartha Gautama which means "enlightened one" |
| Great Englightenment | the moment when Buddha gained wisdom |
| Four Noble Truths | teachings about the causes of suffering and how to end it |
| Noble Eightfold Path | teachings on how to end suffering |
| Dharma | the truth or law of Buddha |
| Reincarnation | rebirth after death |
| Karma | belief that a persons actions affect what happens to him or her |
| Nirvana | freedom from suffering and 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 |
