We're not talking about nirvana, but its Hindu counterpart. As it happens, it is also the ultimate goal of all Hindus.

Buddhism states that life is characterized by this. How pessimistic!

These are the three major religions in the history of China (although, we only studied two).

This is the name that Hindus ascribe to God, who is Ultimate Reality, Ultimate Consciousness, Ultimate Happpiness. Satcitananda!

Between "shruti" and "smirti", this is the term for Hindu religious texts that are believed to be heard directly from God.

Of the four aims in life (purusharthas), these two can be best described as the "worldly" aims.

We are all caught in this cycle of birth and rebirth. Wait, that sounds a lot like Hinduism!

According to the ancient Shang rulers, Shangdi was the source of this potency that all rulers coveted.

Brahma (not to be confused with "Brahman") shares the Trimurti (Hindu trinity) with these two other gods.

Literally meaning "to enter the flesh again", this belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists.

There are three type of dharma: svadharma, samaya dharma, and this type dharma which spells out your duties stemming from your social status and stage in life.

Who am I? According to the Buddhist, this may be a meaningless question because according to this "fact of existence", there is no "I" that can serve as an answer.

This term that arose during the Zhou dynasty translates into heaven's mandate to rule.

Though Hindus and Buddhists disagree about many things, at least they agree on this doctrine that, in Sanskrit, means "wandering".

In Hindu thought. this is the cosmic order of the universe which regulates the operation of the universe and everything within it.

Not among the original four castes, the "dalits" are better known by this name. And no, we're not talking "Eliot Ness".

Don't get too egotistical, because according to Buddhism, our mental and physical existence can be explained entirely by referring to these.

Translated as "the Way of Tian" during the Zhou dynasty, we also see this ancient idea in Confucianism and Daoism.

This is the name of the "fruit" of our actions that ripen, according to the law of karma.

Rather than "atheistic", this word more aptly describes Buddhism's approach toward the existence (and significance... or lack thereof) of deities.

The direct translation of the word "dharma" in Hinduism.

Dependent origination is a key teaching in Buddhism. Often times, this doctrine is illustrate by referring to these dozen causes that are behind the cycle of rebirth.

Unlike Shangdi, Tian of the Zhou dynasty required this of rulers for them to maintain their mandate to rule.

Not cousins, not brothers, not friends. This term best describes the relationship between Atman and Brahman.

Buddhists have some explaining to do! This is because their belief in reincarnation seems to be at odds with this Buddhist doctrine.