Buddhism Vocab Review

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Ancient religion from India based on Siddhartha Gautama's teachings; followers are Buddhists.

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Buddhism

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Founder of Buddhism, an Indian spiritual leader.

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Siddhartha Gautama

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Calm or clear the mind by focusing on one object.

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Meditate

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State of perfect wisdom free from suffering

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Enlightenment

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Buddhist beliefs about the world that help understand and overcome suffering.

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Four Noble Truths

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Steps to reach Nirvana:

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The Eightfold Path

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State of blissful peace without desire or suffering.

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Nirvana

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Religious communities where monks live

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Monasteries

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A person who gives up all pleasures to seek wisdom

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Ascetic

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Way of life accepting the four truths

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The Middle Way