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This concept, central to Hinduism and Buddhism, refers to the cycle of death and rebirth that souls experience.
Difficulty: Easy- Nirvana
- Samsara
- Dharma
- Moksha
This branch of Buddhism uses tantric practices, mantras, and visualizations, and is prominent in Tibet and Mongolia.
Difficulty: Medium- Theravada
- Mahayana
- Vajrayana
- Pure Land
This Buddhist logician developed the theory of apoha, arguing that words refer to meanings by excluding what they are not.
Difficulty: Hard- Vasubandhu
- Dignaga
- Dharmakirti
- Kumarila
This Indian prince left his palace life to seek enlightenment and became known as the Buddha.
Difficulty: Easy- Mahavira
- Ashoka
- Siddhartha Gautama
- Patanjali
This oldest branch of Buddhism, meaning "Teaching of the Elders," is practiced primarily in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.
Difficulty: Medium- Theravada
- Mahayana
- Vajrayana
- Zen
This tantric practice found in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions involves visualization of energy channels and chakras for spiritual transformation.
Difficulty: Hard- Pranayama
- Yoga Nidra
- Kundalini Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
This Chinese philosophy, associated with Laozi, teaches living in harmony with the natural way of the universe.
Difficulty: Easy- Legalism
- Mohism
- Confucianism
- Taoism
This Buddhist meditation technique from the Theravada tradition focuses on insight into the true nature of reality through mindful observation.
Difficulty: Medium- Samatha
- Zazen
- Metta
- Vipassana
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