A | B |
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 |