Buddhism

Reincarnation

That the soul is reborn in a new body after death

Polytheism

The belief in more than one god or goddess

Sutras

The main writings of Buddhism, created after Buddha’s death to record key teachings

Buddha

Indian religious leader, the founder of Buddhism. Real name is Siddhartha Guatama

Eightfold Path

Buddhism teaches that it’s what followers should follow

Nirvana

The final reward for leading a proper life, reaching a state of blessed happiness and peace

Meditation

Deep thinking, to spread quiet thought for religious practices or relaxation

Enlightened One

What Buddha became known as after founding the religion

Monasteries

Place of worship for Buddhists, sometimes temples or shrines as well

Four Noble Truths

That life brings suffering, that the origin of suffering is attachment to material goods, that the end to suffering is possible

Siddhartha Guatama

Real name of the founder of the religion; became known as Buddha

Diffusion

The transmission of elements or features of one culture to another