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Ahimsa
Nonviolence, one of the cardinal virtues of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
Anattā
Non-self, a key concept in Buddhism
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
Impermanence
Philosophical concept
Karma
Intent and actions of an individual influence the future of that individual
Mandala
Spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism
Moksha
Spiritual liberation in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
Om
Sacred sound and spiritual symbol in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism
Qi
Vital force forming part of any living entity in traditional Chinese philosophy
Saṃsāra
Cycle of death and rebirth in Buddhism and Hinduism
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
Yin and yang
Philosophical concept of dualistic-monism or dynamic-monism in ancient Chinese philosophy