Across
- 5. A state of bliss, often considered to be an escape from samsara.
- 7. The cycle of birth, death and rebirth
- 8. One who has gained insight into the true nature of existence (enlightenment) and has therefore achieved nirvana. The main aim of life in Theravada Buddhism.
- 9. Means loving kindness.
Down
- 1. One who delays their achievement of nirvana in order to help all other sentient beings to achieve nirvana. The main goal of Mahayana Buddhism.
- 2. Means suffering. Existence in the cycle of birth, death and rebirth is characterised by this.
- 3. Means compassion.
- 4. A famous bodhisattva in the Mahayana tradition that is the embodiment of wisdom.
- 6. The number of bodhisattva vows.
- 7. Bodhisattvas vow to liberate all __________ beings.