similarities of hinduism, theravada buddhism & mahayana buddhism!

Question 1

one similarity among hinduism, theravada buddhism, and mahayana buddhism.

Answer 1

they all originated from INDIA

Question 2

Hinduism began in _______

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

after Buddha’s death, his followers split into two schools of thought

Answer 3

theravada buddhism and mahayana buddhism

Question 4

the majority of indians practice what?

Answer 4

hinduism! but there are still buddhist temples located in many parts of india. (ex: mahabodhi buddhist temple in bodh gaya)

Question 5

in the hindu religion, the sutras are in the form of?

Answer 5

VEDAS, which have teachings about how the followers of hinduism should live their lives and worship their gods

Question 6

what will u find in the temples of hindu?

Answer 6

images of their gods like, Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma.

Question 7

sacred places that the HINDUS consider

Answer 7

1. kashi (was a kingdom in now varanasi, uttar pradesh, india)
2. oudh (was a state in now awadh, uttar pradesh, india)
3. haridwar (a district in uttarakhand, india)

Question 8

where the god shiva established a shrine for purification

Answer 8

kashi (was a kingdom in now varanasi, uttar pradesh, india)

Question 9

is said to be the birthplace of the god Rama

Answer 9

oudh (was a state in now awadh, uttar pradesh india)

Question 10

where the ganges river came to earth

Answer 10

haridwar (a district in uttarakhand, india)

Question 11

the 3 religions also share similarities concerning their beliefs. the followers of these 3 believe in?

Answer 11

dharma & karma

Question 12

is the religious and moral law that tells hindus and buddhist alike how to conduct themselves among the members of society

Answer 12

dharma

Question 13

is the sum of all the things u did in life which would determine ur next life

Answer 13

karma

Question 14

sacred places that theravada & mahayana buddhists consider (where Siddhartha Gautama spent his life like:)

Answer 14

1. lumbini grove (in rupandehi district, nepal)
2. bodh gaya (in bihar, india)
3. sarnath (in uttar, pradesh, india)

Question 15

where siddhartha gautama was born

Answer 15

lumbini grove (in rupandehi district, nepal)

Question 16

where SG experienced his enlightenment

Answer 16

bodh gaya (in bihar, india)

Question 17

where SG gave his first sermon

Answer 17

sarnath (in uttar pradesh, india)

Question 18

followers of 3 religions believe in _______ or also known as ______

Answer 18

samsara or endless reincarnation after one’s death

Question 19

they also believe that one has to attain ____

Answer 19

moshka, to break this cycle of reincarnation

Question 20

hindus & buddhists believe in ______ !@?>#?

Answer 20

nirvana, which is the end of all spiritual journeys

Question 21

a movement in india known as the ______ that brought about the rise of theravada & mahayana buddhism

Answer 21

sramana movement

Question 22

this movement was launched to oppose the beliefs of brahmanic religion (ancient hinduism)

Answer 22

sramana movement

Question 23

in establishing this movement, the sramanas introduced the?

Answer 23

goal of salvation closely related to the hindu belief in reincarnation

Question 24

before, the idea of salvation & reincarnation were unknown to those who practice

Answer 24

brahminism! (until the sramanas introduced these through the upanishads)

Question 25

SG was a _______

Answer 25

hindu who belonged to the kshatriya caste

Question 26

where can the evidence of mutual influence between hinduism & buddhism be found?

Answer 26

buddhist scriptures & in the texts of mahayana buddhism

Question 27

what religious prohibition did the kshatriya caste typically face, and how did buddha differ in this regard?

Answer 27

the ppl from this class were not allowed to preach DHARMA, but buddha went against the norm and still preached it!

Question 28

what concept did mahayana buddhism develop regarding the true nature of every sentient being?

Answer 28

mahayana buddhism developed the concept of a universal Buddha-nature as the true self of every sentient being

Question 29

how does the ultimate reality in mahayana buddhism resemble teachings found in the upanishads?

Answer 29

the ultimate reality behind everything in mahayana buddhism bears resemblance to the upanishadic brahman-atman teachings

Question 30

what core responsibility do teachings from hinduism and buddhism emphasize for world leaders?

Answer 30

the responsibility of world leaders to ensure economic and social equality among society’s members, as outlined in their respective sutra

Question 31

how have hinduism, buddhism, and other religions impacted governmental policies, particularly in asia?

Answer 31

(the teachings of the sutras) by reminding world leaders of their duty to uphold economic and social equality among the members of society.

Question 31

according to certain (sutra) teachings, what should governments avoid concerning the freedom of individuals in society?

Answer 31

governments of the world should refrain from impeding the freedom enjoyed by human beings

Question 32

how did buddhism contribute to political change in countries like myanmar, cambodia, and laos?

Answer 32

by developing nationalism and overthrowing colonial rule in countries like MYANMAR, CAMBODIA, and LAOS

Question 33

how did the 3 religions influence not just world politics but also world literature?

Answer 33

their followers spread to various parts of the world, allowing people from diverse cultures to learn and appreciate the literature associated with these religions

Question 34

examples of epics from hinduism that have gained worldwide recognition and readership

Answer 34

the Mahabharata and the Ramayana (these have been translated into diff languages and read and studied by many ppl worldwide)

Question 35

in what ways have hindu-buddhist practices impacted people’s social lives beyond their religious beliefs?

Answer 35

yoga, meditation, and pilgrimages to sacred places in India have influenced many individuals’ social lives by becoming adopted practices beyond religious contexts

Question 36

how is the influence of hinduism, theravada & mahayana buddhism reflected in global celebrations and festivals?

Answer 36

festivals like Diwali from India are celebrated not only within India but also in diff countries around the world

Question 37

many aspects of ph life have been influenced by both hinduism & buddhism, one of these is?

Answer 37

ph literature, wherein hindu & buddhist influecenes are evident in works like Darangan, which is very much indian in plot and characterization.

Question 38

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?

Answer 38

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

Question 39

how are hindu and buddhist influences reflected in filipino traditions and practices?

Answer 39

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.

Question 40

what filipino customs show roots in india and reflect hindu and buddhist influence?

Answer 40

practices like “paninilbihan” (men doing chores for women’s parents) and offering dowries trace their origins to India

Question 41

how have hinduism and buddhism influenced filipino cuisine?

Answer 41

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