unit 2 test Flashcards
Hinduism
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.
sanskrit
(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism)
The Vedas
Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.
Varnas and Jatis
Divisions and subdivisions of human incarnations (caste system)
Brahmins
preists
Caste system
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
untouchables
Lowest level in the caste system; people who most of the time deal with things that connect spiritually, like funeral directors.
brahman
A spiritual power that Hindus believe is found in everything
moksha
hindu concept of the ending of the reincarnation cycle
Samsra
reincarnation
Vishnu and shiva
two important Gods
vishnu- the preserver
shiva- the destroyer
The Ramayana
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
The Mahabharata
a great Indian epic poem, reflecting the struggles of the Aryans as they moved south into India
yoga
a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
bindi
a decorative mark worn in the middle of the forehead by Indian women.
Sati/Satuee
the ritual which the wife of a husband who passed away will join them into the after life by jumping into fire
Buddhism
the belief that all life is suffering and the way to overcome that is by following a life of the eight folded path
Siddartha Gautama
founder of Buddhism
Great renunciation
Buddhas search for enlightenment
The Four Noble Truths
- life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow
- the cause of suffering is because of living a nonvirtue life, like feeling of hatred and desire
- the only cure for suffering is to overcome a non-virture life
- the way to overcome is by following the eightfold path
Eightfold Path
the basic rules of behavior and belief on how to end a suffering life
Monoasticism
the practice of living a life as a monk/devoted to your religion
ex- monks, periets, nuns
Theravada
Doctrine of elders
