Vesak Word Search
This Vesak word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: BUDDHA, LOTUS, LANTERN, INCENSE, SAFFRON, ORANGE, YELLOW, KHEER, KOKIS, DANA, SANGHA, MONK.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Vesak word list, defined
- BUDDHA /ˈbuːdə/ · noun
- The historical founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, or a person who has achieved enlightenment. In Buddhism, a person who has attained the state of nirvana. Related: sage, guru, enlightened one, recluse.
- LOTUS /ˈloʊtəs/ · noun
- A type of aquatic plant with showy flowers, especially one of the species Nelumbo nucifera or Nelumbo lutea. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the lotus is a symbol of spiritual growth and enlightenment. Related: water lily, nymphaea, papyrus, cattail.
- LANTERN /ˈlæntərn/ · noun
- A container with a light source inside, typically made of paper, metal, or plastic, and often used for decoration or as a source of light in the dark. Related: candle, lamp, light, torch.
- INCENSE /ɪnˈsɛns/ · noun
- A substance that gives off a fragrant smoke when burned, typically in a ritual or ceremonial context. A sweet or pleasant smell. Related: perfume, scent, fragrance, odor.
- SAFFRON /sæfrɒn/ · noun
- A spice obtained from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus flower, often used as a coloring agent in cooking. It is also used as a flavoring and is considered a luxury spice. Related: saffron threads, saffron stigmas, kesar, yellow crocus.
- ORANGE /ɒrɪndʒ/ · noun
- A usually orange-colored fruit with a juicy pulp and a sweet or sour taste. The fruit of a tree (Citrus sinensis) native to China. Related: tangerine, peach, apricot, pumpkin.
- YELLOW /ˈjɛloʊ/ · adjective
- A bright, vivid color, like the color of gold or the sun. It is a color that is often associated with happiness and sunshine. Related: golden, amber, saffron, ochre.
- SANGHA /ˈsɑŋɡə/ · noun
- In Buddhism, sangha refers to the community of monks, nuns, and lay practitioners who have dedicated their lives to the teachings of the Buddha. It can also refer to a specific local community of Buddhist practitioners. Related: monastic community, Buddhist community, monkhood, clergy.
- MONK /mɒŋk/ · noun
- A man who has dedicated his life to a religious order, typically living in a monastery. A person who is devoted to a particular pursuit or activity. Related: friar, hermit, ascetic, mendicant.
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