SOE

Question 1

Judaism 3 Core Beliefs

Answer 1

1) Halacha
2) Gemilut Khasadim
3) Tikkun Olam

Question 2

Buddhism 3 Core Beliefs

Answer 2

1) Eightfold path
2) 5 precepts
3) Karma/cyclical worldview

Question 3

Differentiate

Answer 3

1) linear vs cyclical
2) sacred texts vs none
3)God’s will vs interconnectedness

Question 4

Judaism Evaluation

Answer 4

1) earth and all creation belongs to God
2) follow the mitzvot
3) reunite with Buddha after death

Question 5

Buddhism evaluation

Answer 5

1) all life is suffering so try to alleviate suffering
2) everything is interconnected
3) ultimately escape Samsara/ achieve Nirvana

Question 6

What is Halacha?

Answer 6

Specific name for the mitzvot ‘not to destroy or waste’
This follows the deontological ethical framework as Jewish adherents follow their duty

Question 7

What is Gemilut Khasadim?

Answer 7

translates to ‘acts of loving kindness’
adherents must take physical action to be goo to others

Question 8

What is tikkun olam?

Answer 8

translates to ‘repairing the world’

Question 9

What is the eightfold path?

Answer 9

A set of 8 principles
Right action and right mindfulness
Right mindfulness: be mindful of the way you impact the world and environment
right action: take action to help the environment and alleviate suffering

Question 10

what are the 5 precepts?

Answer 10

A set of ethical guidelines for Buddhist adherents to follow.
Should abstain from taking like (includes plant)
Should abstain from taking what is not given to them

Question 11

what is karma?

Answer 11

Idea of karma is teleology. It is the consequences of your actions, so make good choices

Question 12

Differences WITHIN Judaism?

Answer 12

FOR GEMILUT KHASADIM
Orthodox: take it literally. Might do it in an instant, help an injured animal.
Reform: focus on large-scale solutions like recycling.

Question 13

Differences WITHIN Buddhism?

Answer 13

FOR KARMA
Mahayana and Theravada have no differences in approach towards environment
Theravada might aim to escape Samsara
Mahayana Buddhists accept that Buddha is the only one to have done so, and focus instead on alleviating the suffering
Double check this is right

Question 14

Linear vs Cyclical?

Answer 14

Reunite with god in death
Achieve a favourable reincarnation in their next life

Question 15

Sacred texts vs None?

Answer 15

○ Genesis states that God gave man dominion over the earth. It is their duty to care for it.
○ Buddha has no specific teachings about environment. But Buddhism is largely progressive and adapt teachings to contemporary issues

Question 16

God’s will vs Interconnectedness?

Answer 16

Finally, Jewish adherents have a strong duty to care for the environment because it is God’s will, while Buddhist adherent’s duty stems from the belief that everything is connected, so when they care for the environment they care for all.

Question 17

Judaism Evaluation in Depth

Question 18

Buddhism Evaluation in Depth

Answer 18

Because of this and belief that everything is interconnected, they do ______ save environment. Through this, they believe they will ultimately be able to escape Samsara.