Hinduism & Buddhism Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. all powerful deity/force that resides in all beings and across the universe.
  2. 5. the process of clearing the mind, often through focusing on a single object or mantra
  3. 9. when a soul is reborn in a new body
  4. 12. Hindu god of wisdom, remover of obstacles, or new beginnings who has an elephant head
  5. 13. a house of worship
  6. 14. Noble Truths the insights the Buddha had that helped him achieve enlightenment.
  7. 16. the oldest sacred texts of India that were memorized and passed down
  8. 17. a sacred mantra in both Hinduism and Buddhism
  9. 19. structure determined by birth, wealth, and occupation.
  10. 20. a person’s duty to do what is right, or to fulfill the obligations of his/her caste.
  11. 21. a state of peace without desire or suffering, and when one is freed from reincarnation
Down
  1. 1. sacred texts of Hinduism that helped to connect people to heavenly forces
  2. 2. a person’s soul in hinduism
  3. 3. the country where Hinduism began and where it is most commonly practiced
  4. 6. Gautama a Hindu prince who left behind his wealth to become the Buddha
  5. 7. System
  6. 8. belief in many gods and goddesses
  7. 10. Path a list of steps people can take to end their desires and suffering, and ultimately reach enlightenment
  8. 11. an aspect of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation
  9. 15. spiritual practice that includes focus on breathing, meditation, and certain poses
  10. 18. the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.