Guide 10

Question 0

Nirvana

Answer 0

Extinction of desire and attachment to this world, enlightenment, ending samsara

Question 1

Buddha

Answer 1

Teacher of Buddhism, who bring enlightenment and wisdom

Question 2

Jataka

Answer 2

A collection of fables, many concerning former lives of the Buddha

Question 3

Bodhisattva

Answer 3

A person who has attained enlightenment but who postpones nirvana in order to help others attain enlightenment

Question 4

Yaksha

Answer 4

a class of generally benevolent male nature spirits who are the care takers of treasures that are hidden in the earth and in the trees

Question 5

Yakshi

Answer 5

Mythical female figures that are care takers of treasures that are hidden in the earth and in the trees

Question 6

Mudra

Answer 6

A symbolic hand gesture used in Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies and statuary, and in Indian dance

Question 7

Stupa

Answer 7

A dome shaped structure erected as a Buddhist shrine

Question 8

Chaitya hall

Answer 8

Buddhist shrine or prayer hall with a stupa at one end

Question 9

Mahayana

Answer 9

(The greater vehicle) Buddha is no longer though of as a mortal teacher but as a god whose existence is eternal