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Hinduism

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A diverse body of religion, philosophy, and cultural practice native to and predominant in India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils.

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sanskrit

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(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism)

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The Vedas

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Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.

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Varnas and Jatis

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Divisions and subdivisions of human incarnations (caste system)

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Brahmins

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preists

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Caste system

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A set of social categories based off of economic and political standing; it is involved with the Hinduism religion
head- brahmins
mouth- soilderes
body- land owners
feet- working class

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untouchables

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Lowest level in the caste system; people who most of the time deal with things that connect spiritually, like funeral directors.

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brahman

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A spiritual power that Hindus believe is found in everything

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moksha

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hindu concept of the ending of the reincarnation cycle

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Samsra

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reincarnation

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Vishnu and shiva

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two important Gods
vishnu- the preserver
shiva- the destroyer

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The Ramayana

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one of two classical Hindu epics telling of the banishment of Rama from his kingdom and the abduction of his wife by a demon and Rama’s restoration to the throne

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The Mahabharata

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a great Indian epic poem, reflecting the struggles of the Aryans as they moved south into India

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yoga

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a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind

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bindi

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a decorative mark worn in the middle of the forehead by Indian women.

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Sati/Satuee

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the ritual which the wife of a husband who passed away will join them into the after life by jumping into fire

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Buddhism

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the belief that all life is suffering and the way to overcome that is by following a life of the eight folded path

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Siddartha Gautama

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founder of Buddhism

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Great renunciation

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Buddhas search for enlightenment

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The Four Noble Truths

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  1. life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow
  2. the cause of suffering is because of living a nonvirtue life, like feeling of hatred and desire
  3. the only cure for suffering is to overcome a non-virture life
  4. the way to overcome is by following the eightfold path
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Eightfold Path

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the basic rules of behavior and belief on how to end a suffering life

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Monoasticism

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the practice of living a life as a monk/devoted to your religion
ex- monks, periets, nuns

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Theravada

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Doctrine of elders

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