Vocabulary Puzzle Lesson 12-13 Crossword

A religion that developed in India over many centuries; it traces its roots to older traditions, such as Vedic beliefs and Brahmanism
A collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus
An ancient Indian language
Ancient ritual traditions in which Brahmins played a key role; it grew out of older Vedic religious beliefs and helped lead to Hinduism
A class, or group, in Hindu society
A belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life
A belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of that person’s next life
The belief that a person’s soul is reborn into a new body after death
A journey to a holy place
The name given to the man who founded Buddhism
A person who gives up worldly pleasure
The state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists
Goods or money given to the poor
An ideal state of happiness and peace
The religion founded by Siddhartha, which teaches that life brings suffering that one can escape by seeking nirvana through enlightenment
The four basic doctrines, or principles, of Buddhism
A key idea of Buddhism whereby followers should live their lives according to these eight teachings