Religions Flashcards
Buddhism- what do we call the stage of enlightenment
Nirvana
Where must every Muslim travel to at least once in a lifetime
Mecca
How many followers -Buddhism
362 000 000
Buddhism deities
None
Founder of Buddhism
Buddha
Buddhism - holy book
Many sacred texts
Leaders in Buddhism
Buddhist Monks and nuns
4 Buddhism beliefs
- Achieve peace by losing attachment to worldly things/possessions
- Eightfold path
- Right views:
Resolve speech, conduct livelihood - Effort, mindfulness and concentration(meditation)
Hinduism followers
820 000 000
Deities (Gods)- Hinduism
Many gods: Shiva Vishnu Brahma Ganesh
Hinduism holy book
Vedas (several scriptures) to guide Hindus
Leaders- Hinduism
Brahmin priest
Guru (teacher)
4 Hinduism basic beliefs
- Soul never dies
- Reincarnation
- Happiness comes once one is free of earthly possessions
- Freedom from desires comes from worship, knowledge, rituals and arts
Judaism - followers
145 000 000
Judaism diety
Yahman
Judaism founder
Abraham
Judaism holy book
Hebrew Bible
Judaism leaders
Rabbi
4 Judaism basic belief
- One God who watches over his people
- Loves, protects but also holds people responsible
- Serve God by living the Torah (written law)
- Eternal life possible through belief in Him
Christianity- followers
2 billion
Christianity- diety
God
Christianity holy book
The holy bible
Christianity founder
Jesus Christ
Christianity leaders
Priests
Ministers
Monks
Nuns