Section 6-2: Hinduism and Buddhism

Brahman

universal spirit

Theocracy

when religious leaders head a government

after they have had good Karma and Dharma

How a Buddhist reaches Nirvana

good karma--move up when reincarnated bad karma--move down when reincarnated

How karma is related to reincarnation

nirvana

if a person gave up all desires

dharma

divine law

Eight Fold Path

eight steps to eliminate suffering

Siddhartha Gautama/The Buddha

founder of Buddhism

Four Noble Truths

heart of Buddha's teachings

karma

the consequences of how a person lives (good or bad)

reincarnation

the idea of passing through many lives