Buddhist Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. The historical teacher who achieved enlightenment
  2. 6. Symbolic geometric designs used in meditation to represent the universe and focus the mind
  3. 7. The teachings of the Buddha that explain reality, suffering, and the path to enlightenment.
  4. 9. The earliest written collection of Buddhist texts
  5. 11. The three-part collection of Buddhist scriptures that includes teachings, rules, and philosophical analysis.
  6. 13. The four experiences that revealed suffering to Siddhartha Gautama
  7. 14. The Buddhist teaching that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul
  8. 15. A person who has achieved enlightenment and broken free from the cycle of rebirth
  9. 16. The balanced path taught by the Buddha that avoids both luxury and extreme self-denial.
  10. 17. Basic ethical guidelines for Buddhists that focus on avoiding harm through actions like violence, stealing, and dishonesty.
  11. 18. Physical remains or sacred objects connected to the Buddha or other enlightened beings
Down
  1. 1. Spiritual teachers in Tibetan Buddhism who guide followers through instruction and ritual practices
  2. 2. Enlightened beings who delay their final liberation in order to help others reach enlightenment
  3. 4. The sacred tree under which Siddhartha Gautama reached enlightenment after deep meditation.
  4. 5. The ultimate goal in Buddhism
  5. 8. A form of Buddhist practice that uses rituals, symbols, and meditation techniques to achieve enlightenment more rapidly
  6. 9. A tall, tiered religious structure often used to house sacred objects and honor important Buddhist figures.
  7. 10. The community of monks, nuns, and sometimes followers who practice Buddhist teachings.
  8. 12. Recorded sermons and teachings attributed to the Buddha and his close disciples
  9. 15. A lifestyle of extreme self-discipline and denial of pleasure