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buddha correct answers -a category of being -there are many that exist in different realms and cosmos -means "enlightened being" -the historical Buddha is Siddhartha Guatama atman correct answers -one's true self/essence -in Hindu tradition -must realize that one's true self is similar to the Brahman pratiya-samutpada correct answers -codependent arising -all things of existence are the product of causes and conditions -no part of reality is permanent -applied especially to the self Sakyamuni correct answers -another name for Buddha -translates to hermit of the Sākya tribe, his origin samsara correct answers -the cycle of life and rebirth -basically embodies suffering -to free one's self from samsara, one must attain nirvana -chained by karma karma correct answers -the belief of that every action has a good or bad consequence on one's soul -chains one to samsara -good karma can lead one to being reborn into more desired realms VS bad karma which can make one reborn into hell or animal realms shramana correct answers -also known as "strivers" -those striving for spiritual liberation, looking to be freed from samsara -also know as bhikkhus or beggars -would wander with no possessions and accept offerings from laypeople Siddhartha Guatama correct answers -referring to the historical Buddha -founder of Buddhism -born during a time of massive religious and social changes, making it easier to implement his teachings -grew up in a comfortable environment, many different stories detailing his upbringing -ultimately he decides to abandon this lifestyle in search of Awakening Four Sights correct answers -first journey: old man -second journey: sick man -third journey: dead man -the first 3 characterized a life of suffering that Siddhartha Guatama was not used to seeing