Terms
A system of government in which religious leaders rule
Theocracy
A unique form of Buddhism arose in this Central Asian country, led by the Dalai Lama
Tibet
Focus on Meditation; Means: "Way of the Elders"
Theraveda Buddhism
The Destroyer
Shiva
Regarded as the founder of Buddhism
Buddha/Siddhartha Gautama
Freedom from the cycle of life, death, and rebirth in Hinduism
Moksha
The present-day country where the Buddha was born
Nepal
The religious and moral law that governs individual conduct. It's also related to the concept of doing one's duty in life
Dharma
The Protector
Vishnu
The oldest known religion
Hinduism
Enlightened or awakened one
Buddha
The origins of Hinduism
Indus River Valley
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which continues until a person reaches a state of enlightenment.
Samsara
The universal mother
Parvati
Ancient writings that describe how a person unites with Brahman
Upanishads
The upper caste of Hinduism
Brahmin
River which Hindus believe will cleanse your soul of your sins
Ganges River
The belief that all gods and goddesses are different parts of this one universal spirit
Brahman
Creator God
Brahma
Where Hinduism and Buddhism are mainly practiced
India and East/Southeast Asia
Freedom from the cycle of life, death, and rebirth in Buddhism
Nirvana
Theravada Buddhism spread to this island located near the southern tip of India
Sri Lanka
According to the Buddha's teachings, the only way to achieve Nirvana is to follow these principles.
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
The teacher of the world
Krishna
Caste of Gautama before the Great Going Forth
Kshatriya