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Ahimsa
Nonviolence, one of the cardinal virtues of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
Anattā
Non-self, a key concept in Buddhism
Bhajan
Singing of poems or hymns in Indian traditions
Buddhism
Dharmic religion
Dharma
Key concept in Indian philosophy and Eastern religions, with multiple meanings
Guru
Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field
Hinduism
Indian religion and way of life
Impermanence
Philosophical concept
Indian religions
Religions that originated in the Indian subcontinent
Jainism
Religion that originated in the Indian subcontinent
Karma
Intent and actions of an individual influence the future of that individual
Mandala
Spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism
Manichaeism
Persian religion founded in the 3rd century CE
Mantra (Bring Me the Horizon song)
2018 single by Bring Me the Horizon
Moksha
Spiritual liberation in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
Om
Sacred sound and spiritual symbol in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism
Phowa
Religious practice
Qi
Vital force forming part of any living entity in traditional Chinese philosophy
Saṃsāra
Cycle of death and rebirth in Buddhism and Hinduism
Shinto
Polytheistic religion from Japan
Sikhism
Monotheistic religion originating in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent
Śramaṇa
Tradition in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
Śūnyatā
Buddhist theological concept of voidness in ontology, meditation and phenomenology
Svabhava
"own-being/becoming"— intrinsic, essential nature or essence of beings
Swastika
Ancient Eurasian icon and later Nazi symbol
Tantra
Esoteric traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism
Taoism
Religious and philosophical tradition
Yin and yang
Philosophical concept of dualistic-monism or dynamic-monism in ancient Chinese philosophy
Yoga
Spiritual practices from ancient India