Religions Flashcards
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Buddhism- what do we call the stage of enlightenment
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Nirvana
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Where must every Muslim travel to at least once in a lifetime
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Mecca
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How many followers -Buddhism
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362 000 000
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Buddhism deities
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None
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Founder of Buddhism
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Buddha
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Buddhism - holy book
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Many sacred texts
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Leaders in Buddhism
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Buddhist Monks and nuns
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4 Buddhism beliefs
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- Achieve peace by losing attachment to worldly things/possessions
- Eightfold path
- Right views:
Resolve speech, conduct livelihood - Effort, mindfulness and concentration(meditation)
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Hinduism followers
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820 000 000
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Deities (Gods)- Hinduism
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Many gods: Shiva Vishnu Brahma Ganesh
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Hinduism holy book
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Vedas (several scriptures) to guide Hindus
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Leaders- Hinduism
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Brahmin priest
Guru (teacher)
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4 Hinduism basic beliefs
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- Soul never dies
- Reincarnation
- Happiness comes once one is free of earthly possessions
- Freedom from desires comes from worship, knowledge, rituals and arts
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Judaism - followers
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145 000 000
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Judaism diety
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Yahman