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Hinduism and Buddhism Flashcards

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Where was Hinduism found?

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India

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Whom did it begin ?

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No individual founders, unique compared to the other major five religion that there is no one founder.

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Sanatana Dharma

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Eternal way, seeking the meaning of life is the eternal way; wherever they are seeking the meaning of life.

Ethical code of living life in order to achieve Moksha

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What are the THREE basic views of the Ultimate Reality ?

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  1. Cyclical - circle of existence, there is creation, expansion, contraction, destruction, and repeat; only thing that is eternal, no god who starts,ends, or keeps going, it will never end, basic atheistic view
  2. Philosophical - energy of the cycle or universe is called BRAHMAN, everything in the universe is energy; energy takes many forms, energy cannot be created or destroyed; Brahman is impersonal power energy force
  3. Personal -Brahman is the personal distinction, “god”
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What are the Vedas ?

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Scriptures of Hinduism

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What is Upanishads ?

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Philosophical material of the Vedas, life and reality in this philosophical perspective, everything is real or eternal is this energy or Brahman

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What is Atman ?

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The souls (Jiva = soul) special energy that is us, our very own essence, eternal soul of the individual

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Brahma

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Creator, “god”, creates the universe, sets things in motion, not widely worshiped in India

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Vishnu

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Preserver, when things go wrong he will incarnate himself and save the world; not always human being, sometimes an animal

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Avatar

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Used to describe Vishnu in his incarnated form

  • Buddha
  • Rama - ideal husband
  • Krishna - popular god in US
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Shiva

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Destroyer “god”; helps us destroy our evil thoughts and actions; destroy illusions that we think are eternal

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Kali

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Feminine forces embodied, worshiped as a primary “god”; embodies the essence of Brahman, not an avatar

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Shakti

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The female power force takes many forms (Kali is one); best way to understand the energy of the universe as female goddess

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Ganesh

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Elephant headed “god” son of Shiva and Provita; “god” of lost causes, overcomes obstacles

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What is the Law of Karma ?

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What goes around comes around, law of cause and effect, moral law of the universe, live in a moral, ethical universe, good bring good, bad bring bad,humans have the option of Karma

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What is Samsara ?

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Basic human life cycle (reincarnation); guided by the law of Karma

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World Affirming View

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Do we live this life to live a better rebirth

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What are three basic things we can have in life to have a better rebirth ?

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  1. Kama - pleasure in this goal in life; discover life and live to its fullest; enjoy life
  2. Artha - wealth/success, as long as you gain power, wealth and success without trampling on other people; if earned in destructive way then there are consequences
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All gods are a manifestation of ?

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Brahman

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Doctrine of Eternal Sould

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Soul has always existed and always will because in Brahman

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Who is Siddhartha Gautama ?

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The Buddha

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Siddhartha witnessed four sights. What were they ?

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  1. Old man
  2. Sick man
  3. Corpse
  4. A monk
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The Middle Way

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The middle between both extremes of life; ascetic life and lavish life; a way of meditation, being kind to others

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Bodh Gaya

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A religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi - Temple complex in Gaya district

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What are the FOUR Noble Truths?

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  1. Life suffering - Dukkha, every person is suffering; people not satisfied with their life
    * doctrine of Anicca - impermanence, noting permanent to hold on to, changing never stay the same
  2. Tanha - cause of suffering is desires
  3. End suffering by ending desires
  4. Ending desires by following the Eightfold Path
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Ahimsa

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Do no harm to any living thing

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When was Buddhism founded ?

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Started in the 6th century

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Where did Buddhism begin?

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India

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What are some difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?

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  • Buddha rejected the idea of any eternal god or gods
  • rejected Vedas
  • rejected the caste system
  • rejected Atman/Jiva
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What are the three elements of the Eightfold Path

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  1. Wisdom
  2. Morality-behavior
  3. Concentration
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Bhikku

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Ordained male monastic

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Sangha

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The Buddhist community of monks, novices, and laity

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The three refugees

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In Tibetan Buddhism there are three refuge formulations, the outer layer, and secret forms of the three jewels

  • take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
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Theravada

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Older form of Buddhism tradition upholds the monastic path paths and adheres the oldest surging record sayings of the Buddha; recognizes the primacy and humanity of the historical Buddha. Buddha was an exemplary figure; believed he was a man not “god”

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Mahayana

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Philosophical movement that proclaimed the possibility of universal salvation;

Goal was to open Buddhahood to all sentiment beings

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Bodhistattavas

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Helping others end suffering; helping them gain Nirvana; compassion for suffering individuals

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Theravada

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Older form of Buddhism tradition upholds the monastic path paths and adheres the oldest surging record sayings of the Buddha; recognizes the primacy and humanity of the historical Buddha. Buddha was an exemplary figure; believed he was a man not “god”

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Mahayana

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Philosophical movement that proclaimed the possibility of universal salvation;

Goal was to open Buddhahood to all sentiment beings

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Bodhistattavas

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Helping others end suffering; helping them gain Nirvana; compassion for suffering individuals

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