Hinduism and Buddhism Flashcards

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B - Who are the founders of Buddhism?

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Siddhartha Gautama: also known as Buddha; The title means “The Enlightened One”

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B - What is the sacred text called?

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  1. Tripitaka 2. Sutras: sacred writings
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B - True or false: Gods are worshipped in this region.

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False - Gods are NOT worshipped

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B - What is reincarnation?

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the Buddhist belief in a cycle of rebirth after death.

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B - What is karma?

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Buddhists believe that a person’s actions affect what happens to him or her.

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B - True or false:

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Buddhists do not follow the caste system.

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B - Are some Buddhists vegetarian?

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Yes, some Buddhists are Vegetarians; eat what you need, no more no less.

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B - Where are they worshipped?

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Temple: Busshist sacred place Shrine: Area of worship is a Buddhist home.

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B - What is Vesak?

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Buddha’s Birthday of the year. It is celebrated on the first full moon day in May, or the fourth lunar month which usually occurs in May or during a lunar leap year, June.

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H - Who are the founders?

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Aryans

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H - What do they call their sacred writings?

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Vedas: ancient Hindu sacred writings.

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H - What is Samsara??? (what the…?”)

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The belief in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth

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H - What is karma?

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The Hindu belief is that a person’s actions affect what happens to him or her.

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H - What is puja?

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Hindu prayer rituals

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H - True or false: The people don’t eat meat, most are vegetarians.

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True - They believe that the cow is sacred.

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