Buddhist Keywords

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  1. 4. Path: The path to enlightenment, consisting of right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
  2. 6. The ultimate goal of Buddhism, representing liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.
  3. 7. The law of cause and effect; the consequences of one's actions.
  4. 10. Buddhist scriptures containing the teachings of the Buddha or his disciples, often recited or studied by followers.
  5. 12. (Non-self): The teaching that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.
  6. 13. Physical representations or images of the Buddha, often found in Buddhist temples or shrines.
  7. 15. Beings who have reached enlightenment but choose to remain in the cycle of birth and death to help others attain enlightenment.
  8. 18. The state of awakening or understanding the true nature of reality.
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  1. 1. A practice used in Buddhism to cultivate mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
  2. 2. The teachings of the Buddha; the path to enlightenment.
  3. 3. Rituals and ceremonies performed by Buddhists as acts of devotion, often involving offerings and prayers.
  4. 5. (Suffering): The fundamental dissatisfaction or suffering inherent in life, according to Buddhist teachings.
  5. 8. A sacred word, sound, or phrase repeated during meditation to aid in concentration and spiritual growth.
  6. 9. A dome-shaped structure containing Buddhist relics or sacred objects, often used for meditation and worship.
  7. 10. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth; the continuous cycle of existence.
  8. 11. (Impermanence): The Buddhist concept that all things are temporary and subject to change.
  9. 14. Noble Truths: The foundational teachings of Buddhism: the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering.
  10. 16. The community of Buddhist monks and nuns.
  11. 17. (Loving-kindness): The practice of cultivating unconditional love and compassion towards oneself and others.
  12. 19. Symbolic hand gestures used in Buddhist rituals and meditation.