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In Buddhism, it is the ultimate spiritual goal, the state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

A concept in Taoism representing the fundamental or true nature of the world, simple in its complexity and complex in its simplicity.

The sum of a person's actions and their ethical consequences determine the future experiences of the individual, relevant in various Indian religions.

The practice of letting go of desires and possessions, often associated with the path to enlightenment in various Eastern philosophies.

A large body of religious texts originating in ancient India, forming the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.

A type of literary genre found in Indian religious teaching literature, encompassing a diverse collection of aphoristic texts and scriptures.

An influential Chinese philosopher who lived during the 6th century BCE and whose teachings emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity.

The cycle of death and rebirth to which life in the material world is bound. The concept is found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

In Mahayana Buddhism, a person who is on the path towards Buddhahood and delays their own nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment.

An ancient Chinese divination text and among the oldest of the Chinese classics, consisting of sixty-four hexagrams and their interpretations.

A spiritual and ritual symbol representing the universe in Hinduism and Buddhism, typically in the form of a circle enclosing a square with a deity on each side.

In Hindu philosophy, the ultimate reality or universal substance which is the source of all physical and spiritual existence.

The principle of non-violence toward all living beings, central to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

A school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than ritual worship or the study of scriptures.

In Hinduism and Jainism, it is the liberation from the cycle of samsara and a transcendence to a state beyond suffering.

These are the core teachings of Buddhism that diagnose the nature of suffering and prescribe the method to extinguish it.

A vital force forming part of any living entity in Chinese philosophy and medicine, correlating with the energy flow of the universe.

In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, it represents the cosmic law and order but also pertains to the ethical duty based on the individual's role in society.

The spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded as inherent in the real self of the individual in Hinduism.

A Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing everyone with the surrounding environment through design and layout.

In Buddhism, a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing the individual from attachments and delusions.

The Buddhist teaching of emptiness, meaning that all phenomena are devoid of intrinsic existence and that nothing possesses essential, enduring identity.

In Zen Buddhism, a sudden enlightenment and a state of consciousness attained by intuitive illumination representing the spiritual goal.

An ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, considered the founder of Taoism and traditionally the author of the 'Tao Te Ching'.