What is Buddhism?

2. Important teachings of Buddha, which include the idea that suffering is caused by desire and selfishness.
4. Area of worship in a Buddhist home.
6. Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
7. Buddhist sacred writings.
12. Right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration, can eliminate desire and selfishness.
14. A branch of Buddhism practiced in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
15. A community of Buddhists, including monks and nuns.
18. The Buddha was sitting under this when he gained enlightenment.
19. A title given to Siddhartha Gautama which means "enlightened one."
21. Gifts of food and clothing donated by the lay community to monasteries.
23. Neither a life of self-denial and poverty not extreme self-indulgence, but a life of moderation.
24. Buddhist sacred place.
25. Belief that a person's actions affect what they will be in their next life.

1. The moment at which Buddhists believe the Buddha gained wisdom and became free from life's suffering.
3. The bones, teeth, or nails of a deceased holy person.
5. Men and women who have achieved enlightenment.
8. The Buddhists belief in rebirth after death.
9. Structures built to hold relics, sacred writings, or statues.
10. The truth or law of Buddhism.
11. A flower that symbolizes enlightenment.
13. Buddhist hang these outside their homes, temples, and other spiritual places.
16. A branch of Buddhism practiced in China, Korea, and Japan.
17. State of being where there is no more suffering and no more rebirth.
20. Turned in prayer, they release blessings.
22. Calm and focused thought.