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Followers of Buddhism don’t acknowledge a supreme ______ or deity.
Followers of Buddhism don’t acknowledge a supreme ______ or deity.
god
When followers reach this spiritual echelon, they’re said to have experienced ______.
When followers reach this spiritual echelon, they’re said to have experienced ______.
nirvana
The word Buddha means “______.”
The word Buddha means “______.”
enlightened
The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, ______ and wisdom.
The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, ______ and wisdom.
Some scholars don’t recognize Buddhism as an organized ______, but rather, a 'way of life' or a 'spiritual tradition.'
Some scholars don’t recognize Buddhism as an organized ______, but rather, a 'way of life' or a 'spiritual tradition.'
Buddhists embrace the concepts of karma (the law of cause and ______) and reincarnation (the continuous cycle of ______).
Buddhists embrace the concepts of karma (the law of cause and ______) and reincarnation (the continuous cycle of ______).
Buddha, born with the name Siddhartha Gautama, was a teacher, philosopher and spiritual leader who is considered the founder of ______
Buddha, born with the name Siddhartha Gautama, was a teacher, philosopher and spiritual leader who is considered the founder of ______
He lived and taught in the region around the border of modern-day Nepal and India sometime between the 6th to 4th century ______
He lived and taught in the region around the border of modern-day Nepal and India sometime between the 6th to 4th century ______
The name Buddha means 'one who is awakened' or 'the ______ one.'
The name Buddha means 'one who is awakened' or 'the ______ one.'
While scholars agree that Buddha did in fact exist, the specific dates and events of his life are still ______
While scholars agree that Buddha did in fact exist, the specific dates and events of his life are still ______
According to the most widely known story of his life, after experimenting with different teachings for years, and finding none of them acceptable, Siddhartha Gautama spent a fateful night in deep meditation ______ a tree.
According to the most widely known story of his life, after experimenting with different teachings for years, and finding none of them acceptable, Siddhartha Gautama spent a fateful night in deep meditation ______ a tree.
During his meditation, all of the answers he had been seeking became clear, and he achieved full awareness, thereby becoming ______
During his meditation, all of the answers he had been seeking became clear, and he achieved full awareness, thereby becoming ______
The religion’s founder, Buddha, is considered an extraordinary being, but not a ______.
The religion’s founder, Buddha, is considered an extraordinary being, but not a ______.
The word Buddha means “______.”
The word Buddha means “______.”
Buddhists often meditate because they believe it helps awaken ______.
Buddhists often meditate because they believe it helps awaken ______.
There are many philosophies and interpretations within Buddhism, making it a tolerant and evolving ______.
There are many philosophies and interpretations within Buddhism, making it a tolerant and evolving ______.
Buddhism encourages its people to avoid self-indulgence but also self-______.
Buddhism encourages its people to avoid self-indulgence but also self-______.
Buddha’s most important teachings, known as The Four Noble Truths, are essential to understanding the ______.
Buddha’s most important teachings, known as The Four Noble Truths, are essential to understanding the ______.