Mahayana
Nirvana
Sanskrit
Shin
Shusho E
Temple/
pagodas
Triptika
Wheel of life
Zen
Branch of Buddhism (great or larger vehicle)
The ideal state of a person (passionless peace)
The classical Indian language
Form of Buddhism noted for love of pageantry
New Year’s Day
Places of worship
Sacred book of Buddhism
Symbol of Buddhism (a circle or wheel with eight or
twelve divisions/spokes)
Form of Buddhism which emphasized meditation
RESOURCES
Institute of Buddhist Studies
2717 Haste Street
Berkley, CA 94704
American Buddhist Academy
332 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10025
Nichiren Shoshu Academy
525 Wilshire Blvd
P.O. BoX 1427
Santa Monica, CA 90406
REFERENCES
Religious Requirements and Practices, Department of the Army Pamphlet
No. 165-13-1
Worship in the World’s Religions, Geoffrey Parrinder, Professor of
Comparative Study of Religions (University of London)
The World Book Encyclopedia, Field Enterprises Educational Corporation
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