Chapter 4 Section 2 Hinduism And Buddhism Flashcards
What is Brahman?
The universal spirit composed of all Hindu deities
What Is Hinduism?
One of the oldest religions in the world, today it is the third largest.
What is reincarnation?
The idea of passing through many lives to reach the Brahman
What is karma?
The consequences of how a person lives. Hindus believe that if they do their duty and lead a good life they will have good karma. They will move closer to the Brahman in the next life.
Why does Hinduism have so many deities?
Because Hinduism grew out of the religious customs of many people over thousands of years.
What is dharma?
Arma is the divine law. It requires people to perform the duties of their caste.
How did the beliefs of the Aryans influence Hinduism?’s
The Aryans believed in many deities
What is Nirvana?
Nirvana is the state of wisdom. The word comes from the Sanskrit word for blowing out a candle flame
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
The founder of Buddhism, Born in 563 BC.
What does Theravada Buddhism teach?
It sees the Buddha is a great teacher, not a God.
What does Mahayana Buddhism teach?
It teaches that Buddha is a God who came to save people
How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?
Buddhist teacher some merchants spread the ideas to the south end to the east
What are the Upanishads?
They are ancient sacred Hindu text that describe the search for a universal spirit.
What is ahimsa?
The idea of nonviolence to all living things. It was the basis of nonviolent protest by Martin Luther King
