Buddhism Vocabulary

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Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

Founder of Buddhism

<p>Founder of Buddhism</p>
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Northern India (Nepal)

Place of origin for Buddhism

<p>Place of origin for Buddhism</p>
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Tripitaka

The three "baskets," or collections, of Buddhist texts.

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Four Noble Truths

the four basic beliefs that form the foundation of Buddhism that suffering comes from our desires

<p>the four basic beliefs that form the foundation of Buddhism that suffering comes from our desires</p>
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Middle Way

Nothing to excess, not too little or too much

<p>Nothing to excess, not too little or too much</p>
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Eightfold Path

the path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.

<p>the path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.</p>
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Nirvana

The state of enlightenment for Buddhists.

<p>The state of enlightenment for Buddhists.</p>
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Vesak

A celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. Dancing and celebrating in the streets.

<p>A celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. Dancing and celebrating in the streets.</p>
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King Asoka

A king that established Buddhism as the official religion and sent missionaries to spread it

<p>A king that established Buddhism as the official religion and sent missionaries to spread it</p>