similarities of hinduism, theravada buddhism & mahayana buddhism! Flashcards
one similarity among hinduism, theravada buddhism, and mahayana buddhism.
they all originated from INDIA
Hinduism began in _______
the Indus Valley when the Aryans brought with them their Vedic religion, which later combined with the faith of the inhabitants of the region. It resulted in what is known as Hinduism or the Hindu religion.
after Buddha’s death, his followers split into two schools of thought
theravada buddhism and mahayana buddhism
the majority of indians practice what?
hinduism! but there are still buddhist temples located in many parts of india. (ex: mahabodhi buddhist temple in bodh gaya)
in the hindu religion, the sutras are in the form of?
VEDAS, which have teachings about how the followers of hinduism should live their lives and worship their gods
what will u find in the temples of hindu?
images of their gods like, Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma.
sacred places that the HINDUS consider
- kashi (was a kingdom in now varanasi, uttar pradesh, india)
- oudh (was a state in now awadh, uttar pradesh, india)
- haridwar (a district in uttarakhand, india)
where the god shiva established a shrine for purification
kashi (was a kingdom in now varanasi, uttar pradesh, india)
is said to be the birthplace of the god Rama
oudh (was a state in now awadh, uttar pradesh india)
where the ganges river came to earth
haridwar (a district in uttarakhand, india)
the 3 religions also share similarities concerning their beliefs. the followers of these 3 believe in?
dharma & karma
is the religious and moral law that tells hindus and buddhist alike how to conduct themselves among the members of society
dharma
is the sum of all the things u did in life which would determine ur next life
karma
sacred places that theravada & mahayana buddhists consider (where Siddhartha Gautama spent his life like:)
- lumbini grove (in rupandehi district, nepal)
- bodh gaya (in bihar, india)
- sarnath (in uttar, pradesh, india)
where siddhartha gautama was born
lumbini grove (in rupandehi district, nepal)
where SG experienced his enlightenment
bodh gaya (in bihar, india)
where SG gave his first sermon
sarnath (in uttar pradesh, india)
followers of 3 religions believe in _______ or also known as ______
samsara or endless reincarnation after one’s death
they also believe that one has to attain ____
moshka, to break this cycle of reincarnation
hindus & buddhists believe in ______ !@?>#?
nirvana, which is the end of all spiritual journeys
a movement in india known as the ______ that brought about the rise of theravada & mahayana buddhism
sramana movement
this movement was launched to oppose the beliefs of brahmanic religion (ancient hinduism)
sramana movement
in establishing this movement, the sramanas introduced the?
goal of salvation closely related to the hindu belief in reincarnation
before, the idea of salvation & reincarnation were unknown to those who practice
brahminism! (until the sramanas introduced these through the upanishads)
SG was a _______
hindu who belonged to the kshatriya caste
where can the evidence of mutual influence between hinduism & buddhism be found?
buddhist scriptures & in the texts of mahayana buddhism
what religious prohibition did the kshatriya caste typically face, and how did buddha differ in this regard?
the ppl from this class were not allowed to preach DHARMA, but buddha went against the norm and still preached it!
what concept did mahayana buddhism develop regarding the true nature of every sentient being?
mahayana buddhism developed the concept of a universal Buddha-nature as the true self of every sentient being
how does the ultimate reality in mahayana buddhism resemble teachings found in the upanishads?
the ultimate reality behind everything in mahayana buddhism bears resemblance to the upanishadic brahman-atman teachings
what core responsibility do teachings from hinduism and buddhism emphasize for world leaders?
the responsibility of world leaders to ensure economic and social equality among society’s members, as outlined in their respective sutra
how have hinduism, buddhism, and other religions impacted governmental policies, particularly in asia?
(the teachings of the sutras) by reminding world leaders of their duty to uphold economic and social equality among the members of society.
according to certain (sutra) teachings, what should governments avoid concerning the freedom of individuals in society?
governments of the world should refrain from impeding the freedom enjoyed by human beings
how did buddhism contribute to political change in countries like myanmar, cambodia, and laos?
by developing nationalism and overthrowing colonial rule in countries like MYANMAR, CAMBODIA, and LAOS
how did the 3 religions influence not just world politics but also world literature?
their followers spread to various parts of the world, allowing people from diverse cultures to learn and appreciate the literature associated with these religions
examples of epics from hinduism that have gained worldwide recognition and readership
the Mahabharata and the Ramayana (these have been translated into diff languages and read and studied by many ppl worldwide)
in what ways have hindu-buddhist practices impacted people’s social lives beyond their religious beliefs?
yoga, meditation, and pilgrimages to sacred places in India have influenced many individuals’ social lives by becoming adopted practices beyond religious contexts
how is the influence of hinduism, theravada & mahayana buddhism reflected in global celebrations and festivals?
festivals like Diwali from India are celebrated not only within India but also in diff countries around the world
many aspects of ph life have been influenced by both hinduism & buddhism, one of these is?
ph literature, wherein hindu & buddhist influecenes are evident in works like Darangan, which is very much indian in plot and characterization.
what similarities exist between philippine legends, such as the agusan legend of manubo agno turning into stone, and events from hindu epics like the ramayana or mahabharata?
the legend of manubo agno turning into stone in agusan and the story of Ifugao balituk getting water from a rock using a bow and arrow bear similarities to events from the ramayana and mahabharata, respectively, reflecting the influence of hindu epics on philippine legends
how are hindu and buddhist influences reflected in filipino traditions and practices?
hindu and buddhist influences are observed in filipino traditions, such as welcoming visitors with flower garlands and showering newly-weds with rice, practices believed to be of Hindu origin.
what filipino customs show roots in india and reflect hindu and buddhist influence?
practices like “paninilbihan” (men doing chores for women’s parents) and offering dowries trace their origins to India
how have hinduism and buddhism influenced filipino cuisine?
influences from hinduism and buddhism are evident in filipino cuisine, with dishes like kare-kare and various flavors and spices introduced by these cultural influences
