Across
- 3. The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
- 4. Sacred syllables or phrases used during meditation.
- 7. A perfected person who has attained Nirvana in Theravada Buddhism.
- 8. The concept in Buddhism meaning "no-self" or "non-self."
- 10. Buddhist school known for compassion and belief in many Bodhisattvas.
- 11. Ethical guidelines for lay Buddhists to follow.
- 14. A state of enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
- 16. The "truth" or path consisting of right view, intention, speech, and more.
- 18. The founder of Buddhism.
- 19. Visual representations used in Vajrayana practice for meditation and spiritual focus.
- 20. The teachings of the Buddha.
- 21. One who has attained enlightenment but chooses to stay and help others achieve it.
- 22. Hand gestures used in Buddhist rituals and meditation.
Down
- 1. One of the Three Marks of Existence; it refers to impermanence.
- 2. One of the fundamental teachings about the nature of suffering, impermanence, and non-self.
- 5. The community of monks, nuns, and lay followers in Buddhism.
- 6. A branch of Buddhism focused on ritual and esoteric practices.
- 9. The "truths" that outline the reality of suffering and the path to end it.
- 12. The Buddhist term for "craving" or "desire," a cause of suffering.
- 13. The form of Buddhism known for its strict adherence to early scriptures and monastic discipline.
- 15. The path of moderation between self-indulgence and self-denial.
- 17. The language in which many early Buddhist texts were written.
