Across
- 1. the practice of voluntarily going without food, drink, or specific types of nourishment for a set period of time
- 4. a state of perfect peace
- 6. a Buddhist shrine, usually dome-shaped
- 7. the path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
- 8. a member of a religious group sent to promote their faith, convert non-believers, or provide social, educational, and medical services in a different region or culture
- 9. A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha.
- 10. to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend
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- 2. Siddhartha Gautama, the historical founder of Buddhism
- 3. a South Asian prince who founded Buddhism
- 5. Core of Buddha's doctrine; all life involves suffering, desire is the cause of suffering, elimination of desire brings the end to suffering, and disciplined life conducted in accordance with the Eightfold Path brings elimination of desire
- 7. a person who has achieved profound spiritual awakening, full wisdom, and freedom from suffering