Buddhism

1. Originated in Japan. A sect that favours meditation and intuition rather than scripture or rituals.
9. Sometimes called final nirvana; the state attained upon the death of someone who has achieved final nirvana
10. One of the three major forms of Buddhism. Considered to be more Orthodox and the original form
11. The doctrine of non-violence towards all living beings
12. Know as the three baskets; a collection of early Buddhist scriptures
14. Symbolic phrases that are chanted
15. The Enlightened or Awaken One; the founder of Buddhism

2. An everlasting state of great joy and peace resulting from the end of desire and suffering
3. A compassionate being who enlightens themselves and helps others reach enlightenment.
4. Someone who has achieved nirvana;the ideal of spiritual perfection in Theravada Buddhism
5. Scriptures establishing the teaching of Buddhism
6. The rules that Buddhists follow
7. one of the three major forms of Buddhism; dominant in East Asia. It is considered the most liberal and practical
8. Maps or geometric diagrams of the spiritual journey
13. The teaching of the Buddha and his ideas of the "truth" concerning the "laws" of the universe.