Hsitory Test

Hinduism

Has 1.20 billion followers, Located in Nepal and India, Om and Shri, As early as 5500 BCE- current day.

Buddhism

520 million followers, Located in Nepal, the 8th wheel is a symbol but has many others6th century BCE to the present day

Religious Texts of Hinduism + Buddhism

Hinduism has the Vedas and Buddhism has The Tripitaka

Head Deities/Triumvirate of Hinduism

Brahma (creation of the world and all creatures) Vishnu (preserver and protector of the universe) Shiva (destroy the universe to recreate it) Brahman (all-powerful spirit)  Lakshmi ( wealth and purity) (Diwali - festival of lights)

Buddha + His Origin/Background Story

He was born into a wealthy family bu then ran away and saw three things that changed his life which included an older man, a sick man, and a corpse. He led the path to NIrvana and enlightenment.

Places/Traditions of Worship for Hinduism + Buddhism

Hinduism-Called a mandir or temple, Individual worship, is called Puja. Buddhism temples or homes and symbolizes elements, homes will have a shrine 

Caste System

1. Barhmin - the seers, the reflective ones, the priests

2. Kshatriyas- The born administrators

3. Vaisyas - the producers, the craftsmen, artisans, farmers.

4. Shudras - the unskilled laborers or laboring class

5. The untouchables- dealt with human waste and the dead

Purusharthas

Four goals of life/ inherent values of the universe

1. Dharmn

2. Kama

3. Artha

4. Moksha

4 Noble Truths

1. The truth of suffering (Dukkna)

2. The truth of the origin of suffering (Samudaya)

3. The truth of the cessation of suffering (Niradna)

4. The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering (Magga)

Eight Fold Path

It provides a path for the Buddhists to follow to end suffering. For example, the fourth is the right action, and the sixth is the right effort.

Role of Meditation in Hinduism + Buddhism

Hinduism-often practiced spiritual acts

- ways to strengthen your mind and breathing

- helps you clear yourself to live virtuously

Buddhism- Helped understand life 

-Finding the middle of the path to help balance life and life choices.

Concept of Reincarnation

belief that the soul or spirit after death begins a new life in a new body.