| A | B |
|---|
| dharma | Buddha's teachings |
| bodhi | the moment of Enlightenment |
| Buddha | the "Enlightened One" |
| nirvana | ultimate goal of a Buddhist, becoming one with the universe |
| Tripitaka | holy text of Buddhism; a collection of Buddha's teachings; 3 baskets (1st Dharma, 2nd sermons, 3rd songs and poems) |
| Eightfold Path | steps or virtues needed to assist a Buddhist in giving up desires, may take many lifetimes |
| lotus flower | symbol of Buddhism; Siddhartha's first 7 steps a lotus flower appeared |
| 8 spoked wheel | symbol of Buddhism; Siddhartha had lines on hands and feet; represents Eightfold Path |
| Four Noble Truths | life is filled with suffering; suffering is caused by desires |
| dukha | human suffering |
