World Religions

2. A compassionate being who enlightens himself or herself and helps others to be enlightened.
4. Hinduism's earliest sacred writings, composed around 1500 BCE.Koan: An unsolvable riddle presented to a novice by his or her master for the purpose of mental discipline.
6. A Jewish scholar or teacher, especially of the law; a person appointed as a Jewish religious leader.Sunnah: The practices, traditions, and examples set by the Prophet.
7. Giving alms to the poor and needy; the third Pillar of the Islamic faith.
9. Muslim prayer leader.
11. A ritual service and ceremonial dinner for the first night or first two nights of Passover.
14. Pilgrimage to Mecca; the fifth Pillar of the Islamic faith.
15. Dissatisfaction; the idea that human suffering is inevitable.
16. The quorum of ten men (or men and women) over thirteen years of age required for worship.
17. The community of Buddhist monks and nuns.

1. A Tibetan religious leader; translation of "guru" or teacher.Tallis: A prayer shawl.
3. Mark placed on the forehead during worship.
5. The book used to explain the events of the Exodus.
8. ‘The three Gods’-Brahma,Vishnu, and Shiva
10. A spiritually evolved individual who practices meditation.
12. Ablution; ritual cleansing of certain parts of the body and performed prior to salat prayers, other acts of worship, and other religious practices; literally and spiritually means "making pure or radiant."
13. Term used for non-violence.