Vocabulary Terms Buddhism

Question 1

Sadhu

Answer 1

A Hindu holy man

Question 2

Ascetic

Answer 2

suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence

Question 3

Austerity

Answer 3

Living a poor life, opposite of prosperity

Question 4

Nirvana

Answer 4

Ultimate reality

Question 5

Enlightenment

Answer 5

a final blessed state marked by the absence of desire or suffering

Question 6

Orthodox

Answer 6

conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved

Question 7

Novice

Answer 7

a man or woman who intends to take ordination must first become a novice, still preparing for full ordination

Question 8

Secular

Answer 8

A form of Buddhism that is based on humanist and skeptical, as well as naturalism, rather than religious (or more specifically supernatural or paranormal) beliefs

Question 9

Homage

Answer 9

special honor or respect shown publicly.

Question 10

Arduous

Answer 10

involving or requiring strenuous effort

Question 11

Incantation

Answer 11

An incantation or enchantment is a charm or spell created using words. An incantation may take place during a ritual, either a hymn or prayer, and may invoke or praise a deity.