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21 Cards in this Set
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Chakravartan |
an ancient Indian term used to refer to an ideal universal ruler, who rules ethically and benevolently over the entire world.
the secular counterpart of a Buddha. |
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Mandala |
a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the Universe.[1] The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. |
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stupa |
a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the ashes of Buddhist monks, used by Buddhists as a place of meditation. |
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Chaitya |
a Buddhist shrine or prayer hall with a stupa at one end. |
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Translation of forms |
perishable materials into stone |
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Rock-cut architecture |
art form |
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Bhava |
Life, part of the Buddhist life cycle, Samsara |
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Samsara |
the cycle of life |
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yogic meditation |
part of the path the leads to enlightenment |
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Varnas |
Social Classes |
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Kshatriyas |
warrior class |
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Brahmins |
priest class |
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vaishyas |
merchant class |
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shudras |
labor class |
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Mara |
Death |
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Jati or Gati |
rebirth |
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ashuras |
realm of rebirth, animistic spirits |
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manusya |
realm of rebirth, humans |
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triyag |
realm of rebirth, animals |
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preta |
realm of rebirth, hungry ghosts |
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Niraya |
Hell, 16 realms, 8 hot and 8 cold. |
