Unit 2.3 Vocabulary Flashcards
Buddha
A Sanskrit word meaning “awakened”; the name given to the man who founded Buddhism.
Buddhism
The religion founded by Siddhartha, which teaches that life brings suffering that one can escape by seeking nirvana through enlightenment.
Caste
A class, or group, in Hindu society.
Dharma
A belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life.
Eightfold Path
A key idea of Buddhism whereby followers should live their lives according to these eight teachings.
Four Noble Truths
The four basic doctrines, or principles, of Buddhism.
Guru
A spiritual teacher
Hinduism
A religion that developed in India over thousands of years and spread across the world; most Hindus believe in one Supreme Being that can take many forms.
Karma
A concept found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions about how the good and evil done in a past life determines what happens to one’s soul in the next life.
Meditate
Think deeply or focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
Migrate
To move from one geographic region to another.
Monsoon
A strong wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia in the summer.
Nirvana
An ideal state of happiness and peace.
Raja
An Indian king or prince
Reincarnation
The belief that a person’s soul is reborn into a new body after death.
