Buddhism HC in English

Buddha Siddharta Gautama, the founder of Buddhism

Bodh-Gaya The tree where Buddha got illuminated.

Upplysning Knowledge of life and death

Meditation A practice to find inner calm

Nirvana When u no longer need to be born again.

Dharma The teachings of Buddha

Sangha The buddhist community

Samsara The cycle of life and death

De fyra ädla sanningarna Four ways to understand why man is suffering.

Den åttafaldiga vägen Eight ways to get to Nirvana.

Tripitaka The three baskets. The holy scriptures of buddhism.

Tempel A building where buddhists perform rites

Stupor Holy buildings where relics are placed.

Pagoder High holy towers in China.

Vesak A buddhist holiday. To remember Buddha.

Dharmadagen A holiday with focus on Buddhas teachings.

Buddhor Illuminated teachers

Boddhisatvor Rejects illumination to teach others.

Lamor Spiritual leaders in Lamaism.

Munks and nuns Lives in monasteries. Dedicate there lives to religion.

Dalai Lama The highest leader in Lamaism. Part God.

Theravada The oldest orientation i Buddhism. Only munks and nuns can reach Nirvana.

Mahayana Called the big wagon. Everyone can reach Nirvana.

Vajarayana Focuses on magic and rites.

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