History- Sikhism, Buddhism, And Hinduism Flashcards

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Name/people called

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Sikhs
Buddhists
Hindus

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Symbols

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Khanda- Sikhs
Dharma wheel- Buddhists
Om/Aum- Hindus

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Sacred writings

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Moon mantar- Sikhs
Titripika/Tibbetan- Buddhists
Vedic- Hindus

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Places of worship

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Gurdwara- Sikhs
Home or temple- Buddhists
Home or temple- Hindus

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Leaders of worship

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Gianni, all worshipers too- Sikhs
None- Buddhists
None- Hindus

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Where practiced in the world?

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India, US- Sikhs
Korea, over 60 countries- Buddhists
India, US- Hindus

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Branches

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None- Sikhs
Theravada (more Southeast Asia- Thailand), Mahayana (more east Asia, china, Korea, Japan)- Buddhists
None- Hindus

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Special life events

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Kande Di Pahual (official entry into religion)- Sikhs
None- Buddhists
Hindu weddings (henna, vows, rituals, different ceremonies)- Hindus
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Special diets

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None- Sikhs
None- Buddhists
No beef, vegetarian diet- Hindus

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Special clothing

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5 “ks” of identity (kes- uncut hair, kangha- comb, Kara- bracelet, kirpan- sword, Kach- undershorts)- Sikhs
For monks (robes- showing simple things in life: needs)- Buddhists
Sari (show beauty, wrap), Salwar (long shirt, show religion), Lengha (wedding, shirt and top)- Hindus
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History

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Guru Nanak (founded- true shape of god), 9 other gurus (Main teachers- all then share same spirit, stereotyping (wearing turbans - after 9/11)- Sikhs
Siddhartha Gautama (found it when meditating under a Bohdi tree, 563 BCE- born, ascetic)- Buddhists
Caste system (ranking of classes), Gandhi (founder, fought the intouchables)- Hindus
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Main beliefs pt 1- Sikhs

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Equality (being equal-gender, race), Dasvandh (10% of income and help community), Guru (teacher), Langar (a community meal at Gurdwara), and Education (Sikh disciple/student)

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Main belief pt 2- Buddhists

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Nirvana- true peace and happiness
Meditation- a form of focus and thinking to help reach enlightenment
Four noble truths:
1. Suffering exists
2. Suffering comes from desire
3. Give up cravings to end suffering
4. Way to do this- through 8-fold path
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Main beliefs pt 3- Hindus

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Karma- do good things and good things happen back to you
Samsara- cycle of life and death- spirit into new body
Moshka- breaking the cycle of Samsara
Meditation/yoga- way to connect body and mind
Dharma- responsibility/duty
Many gods connected to the same force (main 3):
1. Vishnu- the preserver
2. Shira- the destroyer
3. Brahma- the creator

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15
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Holidays

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Everyday is a gift from god (Gurpurbs- birthday of
Guru)- Sikhs
Buddha day (birth of Buddha), Lunar celebrations (moon)- Buddhists
Diwali (festival of lights, lamps, 5 days, celebrated for gods), Holi (celebrates in spring, colorful)- Hindus

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Important locations

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Amristar (city in India- Punjab, golden temple)- Sikhs
Lambini Grove (birth place of Buddha), Bodh Gaya (where Buddha reached enlightenment)- Buddhists
Varanasi (most holy city, Ganges river can help break the cycle of reincarnation)- Hindus