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| atman |
in Hinduism, the individual soul striving for enlightenment; breath of life. [1/2 definitions] |
| Brahma |
according to Hinduism, the impersonal, supreme, and eternal essence of the universe, from which all life originates. [1/2 definitions] |
| darshan |
in Hinduism, an instance of seeing or being in the presence of the divine, thought to be experienced through seeing a very holy person, sacred object, or holy place. [1/2 definitions] |
| dharma |
in Buddhism and Hinduism, the underlying nature, as of the universe or one's self; essence. [1/2 definitions] |
| guru |
in Hinduism and some forms of Buddhism, a personal religious instructor and spiritual guide. [1/4 definitions] |
| Hindu |
an adherent of Hinduism. [2/3 definitions] |
| Kailash |
a large mountain in the Himalayas that is considered sacred in a number of religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. In Hinduism, Kailash is believed to be the home of Shiva. |
| karma |
in Hinduism and Buddhism, the principle that one's actions determine one's future in this life or in other incarnations. [1/3 definitions] |
| mandala |
any of various graphic symbols of the universe that are usu. circular with enclosed complex geometric designs, used esp. as an aid to meditation in Hinduism and Buddhism. |
| maya |
in Hinduism, illusion, esp. the illusory world of the senses. [2 definitions] |
| nirvana |
(often cap.) in Buddhism or Hinduism, a state of blissful peace and harmony beyond the sufferings and passions of individual existence; state of oneness with eternal spirit. [1/2 definitions] |
| Ramayana |
an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to Valmiki, which recounts the lives of Ramachandra and his wife Sita, and is considered to be the bible of Hinduism. |
| Sadhana |
(Sanskrit) in Hinduism, a dedicated effort to achieve a goal or reach a desired outcome, esp. pertaining to spiritual development. |
| samsara |
in Hinduism, the endless cycle of every soul's birth, death, and rebirth. |
| Shakti |
in Hinduism, divine power or creative energy, usu. venerated in the person of the female consort of Shiva. |
| sutra |
in Hinduism, a precept for right conduct, or esp. a collection of such. [1/2 definitions] |
| Theosophical Society |
a society founded in 1875 advocating a religion based on mystical insight and aspects of Buddhism and Hinduism. |
| Vaishnava |
in Hinduism, a sect that is devoted to Vishnu, or a member of this sect. |
| Veda |
any of four sacred books of Hinduism, consisting of ancient chants, sacred formulas, hymns, and the like. [1/3 definitions] |
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