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Ancient India Lesson 2 Vocabulary
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Ahimsa
This means the practice of non-violence towards all living things.
Brahman
A universal spirit similar to god.
Buddha
"The Enlightened One"- the original one was Siddhartha Gautama.
Buddhism
A religion founded on the teachings of Buddha.
Eight Fold Path
Directions to follow in Buddhism in order to end personal suffering.
Four Noble Truths
Beliefs of Buddhism.
Gandhi
A great spiritual leader of India during the 1900s who promoted nonviolent resistance and protested against discrimination in India.
Hinduism
The main religion of India and the third largest in the world.
Jainism
Another India religion which focuses on strict poverty (no money or possessions)
Siddhartha Gautama
A prince from around 500 B.C. that gave up his wealth to search for the meaning of life; he was a teacher of his philosophy; he became known as Buddha, "The Enlightened One".
Upanishads
Religious texts which explain that every living thing has a soul and is part of Brahman. At death, the soul leaves the body and joins with Brahman.
Deities
Gods.
Dharma
A person's duty during his lifetime.
Karma
The things people do in life that determines the rebirth of their soul.
Meditate
Think deeply in a quiet calm manner.
Moksha
The ultimate peace.
Nirvana
An emotional or spiritual state, a feeling of perfect peace and happiness.
Reincarnation
The rebirth of the soul which occurs after death.
Status
The importance of someone within a social hierarchy.
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