Nirvana

The state of enlightenment for buddhist.

Siddhartha Gautama (Buddhism)

A prince who founded Buddhism, and gave up his power to become enlightened.

Buddha

Means "enlightened One" He Is said to have found a path for overcoming suffering.

4 Noble truths

1. Suffering is a part of life

2. Suffering comes from desire

3. There is no end to suffering unless we end desire

4. The noble 8- fold path

8- fold path

1. Right veiw

2.right intention

3.right speech

4.right action

5.right livelilhood

6.right effort

7. right mindfullness

8.right concetration.

Darmha

The teachings of the buddha.

Ascetisim

The doctrine that a person can attain a high spiritual and moral state by practicing self denial, self mortification.

Sanscrit

An ancient language of India.

Ahimsa

Belief in nonviolence and reverence for all life.

A Himsa