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- most popular of the Hindu deities; god of benevolence, forgiveness, and love (both spiritual and erotic); believed to be able to assume human form more often than the other gods due to his great love for humanity. (2:110) (3:113)
- hard, bright, dry, and warm (associated with the masculine principle) in the Chinese belief system (2:101) (3:104)
- mythical creatures found on the jade disc known as Pi (This info was taken out of your book, but I think this is important info, so here's the answer: dragon and phoenix. Jade discs were ritually placed in graves, and this disc combines the qualities of jade, which were thought to prevent fatigue and decay with the feng shui dragon and phoenix, which were thought to bring harmony. Moreover, the dragon represented the ancient peoples of the west and Central Plain and royal authority while the phoenix was worshipped by the people of the east along the coast. Thus the dragon and phoenix were symbolic of the unification of the Chinese people.)
- Chinese dynasty in which the Yi Jing (also transliterated as I Ching) was actually written down and the yin-yang was actually codified; this dynasty ushered in a period of cultural refinement and philosophy; compiled a collection of 305 poems/song lyrics from the countryside that expressed the feelings of the people.
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- In Hinduism, this god is portrayed as "Lord of the Dance" and embodies the Hindu belief that creation follows destruction; this deity takes what Brahma has made and embodies the world's cyclic rhythms (2:110) (3:113)
- soft, dark, moist, and cool (associated with the feminine principle) in the Chinese belief system (2:101) (3:104)
- kind of burial mound, first built as reliquaries for Buddha's remains, which were divided into 8 parts; form is deeply symbolic, consisting of hemispheric dome built of rubble, dirt, and stone, evoking the Dome of Heaven (2:112) (3:115)
- Much of what we know about early Chinese culture comes from what remains of its written language and its rulers' ________. (2:100) (3:103)
- Chinese term for the unifying principle in all nature, which can only be understood by those who live in total simplicity. (2:102) (3:105)
- an important incarnation of Vishnu, a charioteer featured in the Mahahbarata, who argues that since he is a member of the warrior class, he is freed from the Hindu sanction against killing and that by fighting well and doing his duty, he can free himself from the endless cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation, moving toward spiritual union with Brahman; this incarnation of Vishnu is also renowned for seducing many of his devotees, symbolizing the mortal soul's quest for union with divinity (2:110) (3:113)
- religion that has no single body of doctrine nor standard practices; defined by the diversity of its beliefs and deities (there are over 300 deities in this religion) (2:109) (3:113)
- Chinese dynasty in which the yin-yang and Yi Jing (considered the world's oldest oracle) originated; this dynasty belived their leaders were the sole conduit to the heavenly ancestors (2:101) (3:104)
- Hinduism and Buddhism use this word when referring to good and righteous conduct reflecting the cosmic moral order that underlies all existence (2:110) (3:113)
- Chinese mystical school of thought that represents a spiritual desire to transcend the material world; its central outlook is that enlightenment lies neither in the visible world nor in language, although to find the "way" one must pass through and use both (2:102) (3:105)
- Buddhists believe that this is the way to overcome ignorance by following these guidelines: right view, right resolve, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration (2:111) (3:114)
- considered the author of the Dao de Jing, which is Daoism's primary philosophical treatise; his name literally means "the Old One" (Since transliteration is problematic in going from Chinese to English, there is a disparity between how your book transliterates the name and how I spelled it for the crossword; therefore, I am giving you the answer: Lao Zi for crossword purposes, Lao Tzu in your book. Both are correct.) (2:102) (3:05)
- literally means "The Way of Life"; the primary philosophical treatise of Daoism; written in verse. (Once again, transliteration is a problem on this answer, so here are the two ways it is transliterated: Tao te Ching for the purposes of the crossword and Dao de Jing in your book. Both are correct.) (2:102) (3:105)
- Chinese word for the earth and receptive female principle
(2:101) (3:104) - place or state free from worry, pain, and the external world
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- child of ruler Shakya, this prince becomes known as Shakyamuni Buddha, which means "sage of the Shakyas" and is the first Buddha; troubled by human suffering, he abandoned the luxuries of the palace to live in the wilderness; meditated for 6 years and achieved complete enlightenment (2:111) (3:114)
- ca. the 3rd century BCE, the Chinese government built this to protect the peoples of the Central Plain from intrusions from the north. (2:103) (3:103 & 106)
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- river associated with ancient India (2:108) (3:111)
- sacred hymns to the Aryan gods that were written in Sanskrit (the language of the Aryans) ; together with the Upanishads, these mystical books became the basis for Hinduism (2:109) (3:113)
- symbol of harmonious integration, perpetual interconnectedness and interplay; symbolizes the union of heaven and creative male principle and the receptive female principle (2:101) (3:104)
- canon of teachings developed during the Zhou dynasty that seeks to define the proper way to behave and promotes traditional Chinese values of self-control, propriety, and virtuous behavior; named after China's greatest philosopher and teacher, Kong Fuzii. (2:103) (3:106)
- nomads from the north who invaded the Indus Valley ca. 1500 BCE, conquering its inhabitants and making them slaves; this group instigated class-based societal divisions that became ingrained as the Indian caste system (2:109) (3:112)
- Chinese dynasty that inaugurated over 400 years of intelletual and cultural growth; installed Confucianism as the offical state philosophy; in this dynasty, the arts flourished and map-making began; during the rule of this dynasty inventions such as the wheelbarow and horse collar were invented (2:106) (3:107)
- Buddha's enlightenment consisted of these: life is suffering, the cause of this suffering is ignorance; ignorance can be overcome and eliminated; the way to overcome ignorance is to follow the eightfold path (2:111) (3:114)
- persons very near total enlightenment who vow to help others achieve buddhahood before crossing over to nirvana; literally means "those whose essence is wisdom" (2:111) (3:114)
- Chinese word for heaven and the creative male principle
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- under the leadership of the "First Emperor" this dynasty was characterized by an administrative skillfully organized bureaucracy and bult massive road systems, watchtowers, & the Great Wall as well as standardizing the written language, a system of weights and measures and unified coinage to facilitate trade (2:103) (3:106)
- literally means "circle" and signifies the Buddhist diagram of the cosmos; used for mediation (2:112) (3:115)
- Indian mystical text that argue that all existence is a fabric of false appearances and that what appears to the senses is entirely an illusion (2:110) (3:113)
- son of Vindusara; established Buddhism as the official state religion; denounced violence and force of arms and adopted nonviolence as the official policy; forbade the slaughter or mutilation of animals; banned sport hunting; promoted vegetarianism; built hospitals for people and animals; preached humane treatment of all living things; regarded all subjects as equal, regardless of politics, religion, or caste (2:111) (3:115)
- This book of wisdom was the world's first oracle as well as the first classic of Chinese literature; it literally means "The Book of Changes"; its wisdom is based on the idea that order derives from balance (2:101) (3:104)
- In Hinduism, this is the divine source of all being that was split among three gods: Brahma, the creator, Vishnu, the preserver, and Shiva, the destroyer. (2:110) (3:113)
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