Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, founder of Buddhism.
Dharma
Teachings of Buddha.
Sangha
Buddhist community of monks and nuns.
Enlightenment
State of awakening and liberation from suffering.
Karma
Law of cause and effect determining future rebirths.
Nirvana
Ultimate goal of Buddhism, liberation from samsara.
Meditation
Practice to cultivate mindfulness and insight.
Four Noble Truths
Foundation of Buddhist teachings.
The Three Refuges
Buddha, Dharma, Sangha - guidance, wisdom, and support.
Anicca
Impermanence; everything is subject to change.
Anatta
No-self; absence of permanent, unchanging self.
Dukkha
Suffering; inherent in existence.
The Eightfold Path
Path to end suffering and achieve enlightenment.
The Five Precepts
Moral principles for ethical living.