Hinduism & Buddhism
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19 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 vishnu | A Hindu god considered the Preserver of the world |
| Brahman | In Hinduism, the single supreme force or reality of the universe |
| dharma | The order of the universe. In Hinduism, stands for law, obligation and duty. To follow one's dharma, means to perform and live life as one should. |
| Shiva | an important Hindu deity who in the trinity of gods was the Destroyer |
| karma | the belief that every deed, mental or physical, in this life affects a person's soul or future lives |
| nirvana | The Buddhist belief of the extinction of desire and individual consciousness, also spiritual enlightenment |
| reincarnation | in Hinduism, the belief that soul is reborn in various forms |
| sect | religious group |
| stupa | a dome-shaped structure that serves as a Buddhist shrine |
| Buddha | a name, meaning the "enlightened one." used for Siddhartha Gautama |
| Four Noble Truths | As taught by the Buddha, the four basic beliefs that form the foundation of Buddhism. |
| Noble Eightfold Path | In Buddhism, a practical guide to right conduct, stressing understanding of the cause of suffering, compassion for all creatures, kindness and truthfulness. |
| Wanting / Greed | What did Buddha believe was the cause of suffering? |
| Attracted followers by setting up monasteries and convents | How did Buddhism spread to other parts of the world? |
| Has no founder and believes in non violence (have to be vegetarian) | Why is Hinduism unlike most world religions? |
| The Vedas and The Epics | Sacred texts are important to Hinduism |
| ascetic | practicing self-denial; austere |
| guru | religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism |
| mantra | In Hinduism, a sacred word or phrase repeated in prayers or chants |
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