Nirvana

The state of enlightenment for buddhists.

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 view. 2. right intention 3. right speech. 4. right action. 5 right livelihood. 6. right effort. 7. right mindfulness. 8. Right concentration.

Darmha

The teachings of the Buddha

Asceticism

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

Sanscrit

An ancient language of india

Ahimsa

Belief in nonviolence and reverence for all life