Across
- 4. all powerful deity/force that resides in all beings and across the universe.
- 5. the process of clearing the mind, often through focusing on a single object or mantra
- 9. when a soul is reborn in a new body
- 12. Hindu god of wisdom, remover of obstacles, or new beginnings who has an elephant head
- 13. a house of worship
- 14. Noble Truths the insights the Buddha had that helped him achieve enlightenment.
- 16. the oldest sacred texts of India that were memorized and passed down
- 17. a sacred mantra in both Hinduism and Buddhism
- 19. structure determined by birth, wealth, and occupation.
- 20. a person’s duty to do what is right, or to fulfill the obligations of his/her caste.
- 21. a state of peace without desire or suffering, and when one is freed from reincarnation
Down
- 1. sacred texts of Hinduism that helped to connect people to heavenly forces
- 2. a person’s soul in hinduism
- 3. the country where Hinduism began and where it is most commonly practiced
- 6. Gautama a Hindu prince who left behind his wealth to become the Buddha
- 7. System
- 8. belief in many gods and goddesses
- 10. Path a list of steps people can take to end their desires and suffering, and ultimately reach enlightenment
- 11. an aspect of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation
- 15. spiritual practice that includes focus on breathing, meditation, and certain poses
- 18. the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.