Hinduism and Buddhism Vocabulary Quiz

The idea that people create their own destiny through ever action, word or thought.

Written in Sanskrit, these are four ancient Hindu books of knowledge

A state of perfect happiness; inner peace.

The root of everything that exists and continues to hold the universe together

Buddhist teachings handed down orally then written down in the 3rd Century B.C.E.

Practice Buddhism--name of adherents

The Hindu place of worship

Written in the Tripitaka, these principals guide an individual to escape suffering.

The idea that after death, the souls of humans and animals will be reborn based on previous lives actions or karma.

The 8 spokes representing Eightfold Path in Buddhism

He claimed that he was teaching "the way things are." He was also known as Siddartha Gautama.

Buddhists belief that following this eight step path will lead to ending desires and enlightment

Practice Hinduism- name of adherents