| A | B |
| Fasting | to go without food for a period of time |
| meditation | deep thought that focuses the mind on spiritual ideas |
| Buddha | Siddhartha Gautama founder of Buddhism |
| Buddhism | Religion based on the teachings of Buddha which began in India around 500 BC |
| nirvana | perfect state of peace for Buddhists |
| missionary | person who travels to spread religious beliefs |
| Hinduism | Religion that began in India around 600 BC |
| Caste system | division of society in India based on occupation |
| Reincarnation | belief that the soul is reborn into another living thing |
| karma | good or bad actions that affects a person's soul |