ap world test 2 (chapter 9)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Faxian | Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India searching for the original Buddhist texts during reign of Chandra Gupta II. His return to China with copies of these texts inspired new growth for Buddhism in China. |
| jati | subcastes, based on occupation |
| Vardhamana Mahavira | founder of Jainism--based on Hindu beliefs but with a strict ascetic lifestyle |
| Siddhartha Gautama | founder of Buddhism, condemned strict asceticism, born royalty but ran away to see the world, rejected caste system. |
| nirvana | escape from cycle of reincarnation, spiritual awakening. Associated with Buddhism and Hinduism. |
| dharma | basic doctrine of Buddhism-- 8 fold path, 4 noble truths. fro Hinduism -- religious duty, which included acceptance of the caste into which you are born. |
| ahimsa | belief in non-violence that is observed in Hinduism, Jainism, and Juddhism. This doctrine extends beyond treatment of humans to also include reverence for all animal life. Vegetarian diets are common among people who hold this belief to be important. |
| Mahayana | This is a less strict form of Buddhism which maintains that nirvana is achievable through the 8 fold path. They believe that a person need not become a monk to achieve liberation of one's soul. |
| Boddhistavas | Those souls who have already achieved Nirvana but come back to help others reach it well. |
| Bhagavad Gita | excerpt form the Mahabharata, "song of the lord", short poetic work, illustrates expectations and promise of Hinduism. Hindu god Krishna tells Arjuna that everyone must follow their destiny. |
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