Ancient India Vocabulary

Front

The title of Siddhartha Guatama, the founder of Buddhism, a major religion of southern and eastern Asia (and around the world)

Back

Buddha

Front

A religion formed by Siddhartha Guatama's teachings that desire causes suffering, but that enlightenment is possible through wisdom and virtue (right living). It is a major religion in Asia and around the world.

Back

Buddhism

Front

one of the ranked social classes in Hindu society

Back

Caste

Front

a mountain range on the border of Tibet and India. It includes many of the earth's highest mountains, including Mount Everest.

Back

Himalayas

Front

The main religion of India. This religion includes the belief in many gods and that the soul is reborn after death in a different form.

Back

Hinduism

Front

the total of good and bad actions, which is believed to determine their fate.

Back

karma

Front

seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that bring heavy rains in the summer to parts of southern Asia.

Back

monsoon

Front

the state of happiness and peace in Buddhism; release from suffering

Back

nirvana

Front

the belief that after death, the soul returns to life in a different form.

Back

reincarnation

Front

ancient holy texts of Hinduism

Back

Veda