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| Hinduism | system of religion that grew out of the religion of the Aryans in ancient India |
| Brahman | In Hinduism, the universal spirit of which all gods and goddesses are different parts |
| reincarnation | rebirth of the soul or spirit in different bodies over time |
| dharma | in Hinduism, the divine law that requires people to perform the duties of their caste |
| karma | in Hinduism, the good or bad energy a person builds up based upon whether he or she lives a good or bad life |
| Buddhism | religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha; taught that the way to find truth was to give up all desires |
| nirvana | in Buddhism, a state of wisdom and freedom from the cycle of rebirth |
| Napal | Mountain country between India and China |
| Tibet | Country in central Asia |
| Dalai Lhama | lama who headed the government |
