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World Religions
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikism
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Undergraduate 1
02/08/2012

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Prajna
Definition
Wisdom
Term
Sila
Definition
Morality
Term
Samadhi
Definition
Meditation
Term
Dana
Definition
Generosity
Term
Viriya
Definition
Energy
Term
Kshanti
Definition
Patience
Term
Prajna Rights in Buddhism
Definition
Right thought Right understanding
Term
Sila Rights in Buddhism
Definition
Right speech Right actions Right livelihood
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Samadhi Rights in Buddhism
Definition
Right effort Right mindfulness Right concentration
Term
Braham
Definition
Ultimate God
Term
Brahma
Definition
Hindu triad
Term
Brahmin
Definition
Highest of Varnes
Term
Agni
Definition
God of fire
Term
What are the 5 K's of Sikhism?
Definition

Kesh

Kagna

Kara

Kaccha

Kirpan

 

 

Term
Prana
Definition
Invisible life energy
Term
When was the Temple destroyed by Romans in Jerusalum?
Definition
70 AD/CE
Term
When was the first major split divided east and west of Christian Orthodox and west Catholic church
Definition
Term
When did MLK say that Protestant church had a major slpit west church?
Definition
1517
Term
What are the 4 varnas (castes)?
Definition

Brahmin

Kshatriyas

Vaishyas

Sudra

Chandalas

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Samsara
Definition
wheel of life, circle of constant rebirth
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Karma
Definition
Every action has a moral consequence
Term
Moksha
Definition
Release from Samsara, find God, freedom
Term
How many Vedas or scriptures were written in sanskrit in Hinduism?
Definition

4 Vedas

Broad categories: Shruti & Smriti

Most popular scripture: Bhagavad Gita

Term
What are the 4 stages of life in Hinduism? (Asharamas)
Definition

Student

Householder

Forestdweller

Renouncer

Term
Who is Guru to Buddhist's?
Definition
the master that is essential, personal disscipline, and purity
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Dukkha
Definition
Suffering, not permanent
Term
Bindi/Bindu
Definition
Eye of the Shiva
Term
Jnana yoga
Definition
Knowledge
Term
What are the Vedas in Hinduism?
Definition

Rig- oldest of Vedas

Sama- book of hymns of praise

Yajur- textbook of rituals, chance

Athania- book of magic spells used in worship

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Shruti
Definition
That which is heard
Term
Atman
Definition
Spiritual essence of all humans
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Ahimsa
Definition
Non harm, non violence
Term
5 vows in Buddhism
Definition

No lying

No stealing

Sex responsiblity

No drugs or caffeinee

No violence, Ahimsa

Term
Raja yoga
Definition
Royal yoga, combination of all 3 yoga's universe clear energies balance flow
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