Buddhism

4. engage in reflection in attempt to become awakened and achieve nirvana
5. cycle of repeated birth, living, and dying
8. placed in front of shrines and statues of the Buddha as a mark of respect
9. symbol of purity of the body, speech, and mind
11. Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhism was founded on his teachings
12. Buddha's teachings for his followers' lives
15. widespread religion or philosophy founded in India in the 5th century BCE
16. most important Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha

1. spiritual goal of the Buddhist path - enlightenment
2. written word of Buddha first place on palm leaves, also known as the Three Baskets
3. the ideas that explain that life has suffering because people want what they cannot have
6. actions driven by intention that will impact future consequences
7. Buddhist who practices Buddhism strictly and lives a simple life in a monestary
10. a Buddhist temple, or place of worship
13. sacred offering that purifies the air
14. the path that Buddhist should take that is neither a life of luxury nor a life of an ascetic