Buddhism Vocabulary

This word means "goods or money given to the poor."

• dharma

• alms

• Buddhism

• ascetic

This word means "a person who gives up worldly pleasures."

• ascetic

• alms

• karma

• Siddhartha

This is a Sanskrit word that means 'awakened,' and it is the name given to the founder of Buddhism.

• Brahman

• Vedas

• Buddha

• varnas

This is the religion founded by Siddhartha. It teaches that life brings suffering that can be escaped by seeking nirvana through enlightenment.

• Buddhism

• Eightfold Path

• Hinduism

• Nirvana

This is a key idea of Buddhism that followers should live their lives according to eight teachings.

• Four Noble Truths

• Samsara

• Dharma

• Eightfold Path

This is the goal of all Buddhists. It is the way to find the truth and be free from suffering.

• Four Noble Truths

• Enlightenment

• Moksha

• Reincarnation

These are the four principles that are the core beliefs of Buddhism.

• Eightfold Path

• Four Noble Truths

• Four Important Ideas

• Kindness, Hope, Charity, Intention

This is an ideal state of happiness and peace.

• Enlightenment

• Moksha

• Nirvana

• Joy