Buddhism Flashcards
When did Hinduism start and where did it originated from?
6500 BCE, Indus Valley, near modern day - Pakistan
What belief system does Hinduism align to?
Polytheistic, they have no founder but a fusion between various beliefs.
The two divisions between Hinduism are called?
Vedism and Brahmanism
Is the oldest of the _____ religion, when Indo - Aryans entered into the valley of the Indus River
Vedism
Is the belief system that developed from the Vedas during the late Vedic Period, originating in the Indus Valley Civilization after the Indo - Aryan migration
Brahmanism
The period after the formation of the Vedas did not end creative venture in Indian Civilization. This period also brought the rise of devotional literature addresses to deities, particularly to Vishnu and Shiva.
Classical Period
What are two examples of Hindu inspired groups that practice vegetarianism?
Brahma Kuramis and Hare Krishna
This Hindu inspired Group follows the explained reason for the continuity of vegetarianism, yoga, and meditation.
Brahma Kumaris
A Hindi inspired Group that are strict vegetarians and don’t eat meat products, fish, eggs. They also do not consume any alcoholic products, cigarettes and even coffee?
Hare Krishnas