IWRBS CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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- 3. A spiritual tradition founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), teaching the path to enlightenment through the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
- 5. A branch of Buddhism that focuses on the bodhisattva path to enlightenment and is practiced in East Asia.
- 8. A monotheistic religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing submission to Allah and following the teachings of the Qur’an.
- 9. A Chinese philosophy and spiritual practice emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao (the Way), focusing on simplicity, balance, and natural order.
- 10. Acceptance of something as true or real, often without empirical evidence.
- 12. A key figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, considered the patriarch of these faiths.
- 14. A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing social harmony, respect, and moral behavior.
- 16. The lack of belief in any gods or deities.
- 19. A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, focusing on salvation and eternal life through faith in God.
- 20. The belief that the existence of God or the divine is unknown or unknowable.
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- 1. A monotheistic religion based on the Hebrew Bible, focusing on the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
- 2. The “Teaching of the Elders,” a branch of Buddhism that emphasizes original teachings and practices to attain enlightenment, primarily practiced in Southeast Asia.
- 4. A major world religion originating in India, focusing on dharma (duty), karma (action), moksha (liberation), and the belief in many gods and reincarnation.
- 6. The belief in and worship of only one God.
- 7. The belief in and worship of multiple gods.
- 11. A concept of balance and peace, often found in spiritual or philosophical traditions, where all elements coexist in a peaceful and orderly manner.
- 13. The belief that all objects, places, and creatures possess a spiritual essence.
- 15. A set of organized beliefs, practices, and systems relating to the worship of a higher power or deity.
- 17. The indigenous spirituality of Japan, centered on reverence for kami (spirits), nature, and ancestors.
- 18. The belief in the oneness or unity of existence, where all reality is seen as a single substance or force.