Religions Flashcards
What is Nirvana/ Moksha?
Way to stop re-birth. When you’ve reached Nirvana/ Moksha, you’ve reached the best you can. (Hinduism)
What is Polytheistic?
When you believe in more than one god
Who was Confucius?
He was the founder of Confucianism.
Philosophy
Love of wisdom. Is a belief. An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.
Dynasty
A series of ruler in a kingdom
What is the 8 fold path?
Buddhisms paths to follow during life
Karma
Is a good of bad force that depends on the good or bad things you do. (Buddhism and Hinduism)
Hinduism
Major religion of the Indian continent and the worlds third-largest religon
Daoism
One of the ancient Chinese philosophies people followed in hopes of forming a peaceful society.
Confucianism
A Chinese philosophy that is based on relationships and one’s duty.
Torah
The most important text to the Jewish faith
Dalai Lama
Is the face of Buddhism.
Buddha
Is the person who discovered enlightenment (nirvana)
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
Hinduism’s three most important deites.
What two beliefs do both Hinduism and Buddhism share?
Reincarnation and enlightment