Bible Hinduism

When did Hinduism start?

1500 BCE

Where did Hinduism originate?

India

Main Hindu Texts

Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas

Brahman

The ultimate supreme being in Hinduism

Brahma

Creator of the universe

Vishnu

The protector/preserver of the universe

Shiva

The destroyer of the universe

Murti

an image or statue of a Hindu god in which the god is thought to actually be present

Role of Murti in Hinduism

Hindus pray to idols to feel closer to God and connect to its presence

Takeaways from Rig Veda

The universe emerges from a cosmic being, Purusha, whose body sacrificed to create the world (became the earth, sky, Gods, etc.)

Atman

The eternal and true self with Brahman bring the ultimate goal

Maya

The illusion that makes the world seem real and separate from the true eternal reality of Brahman

Karma

The belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life.

Bhakti

The path of devotion and love towards God: a spiritual growth

Kama

pleasure and desire

Krodha

anger or rage

Lobha

greed

Moha

delusion/attachment

Mada

Pride, arrogance

Matsarya

jealousy, envy, stingyness

Dharma (Hinduism)

a person's religious and moral duties

Artha

material success and wealth

Moksha

Becoming liberated for the cycle of reincarnation in Hinduism (liberation from samsara where soul reunites with Brahman)

Samsara

the cycle of life and rebirth in Hinduism shaped by karma

God in Buddhism

No god, focused on reaching enlightenment

Who is Buddha?

Siddhartha Gautama, the "Enlightened One"

Brief story of Buddha

Prince who left after seeing suffering and meditated under a tree to reach enlightenment, became the Buddha, and taught how to end suffering through wisdom and kindness

Anatman

The principle that there is no eternal self, it is always changing

Dharma (Buddhism)

the teachings of the Buddha, path to enlightenment

First Noble Truth

Dukkha - suffering exists

Second Noble Truth

Samudaya: There is a cause for suffering

Third Noble Truth

Nirodha: Cessation. To end suffering, end desire.

Fourth Noble Truth

Magga- path that leads to peace and freedom

Dukkha

suffering

Samudaya

The truth of the origin of suffering

Nirodha

There is an end to suffering

Magga

The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering

Karma (Buddhism)

The moral law of cause and effect of actions; determines the nature of one's rebirth

Samsara (Buddhism)

cyclic existence; the continual round of birth, death, and rebirth

Nirvana

The state of englightenment for Buddhists. Peace and freedom from samsara, letting go of desires.

Five Precepts

1. Do not take life

2. Do not take what is not given

3. Do not engage in sensuous misconduct

4. Do not use false speech

5. Do not drink intoxicants

Three Poisons

greed (lobha), hatred (dosa), ignorance (moha)

First Jewel

Buddha - the enlightened teacher

Second Jewel

Dharma - the Buddhist's teachings

Third Jewel

Sangha - community of Buddhists

Noble Eightfold Path

Right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration