World Religions Part 2: Hinduism and Buddhism (Reza)

Goal is to leave the reincarnation cycle

Aum represents the first sound of creation.

Their holy language is Sanskrit.

Religion developed from Brahminism. 

The founder is unknown.

Believe in reincarnation.

According to the Four Noble Truths suffering is caused by desire or wanting.

Monotheistic

Siddhartha Gautama saw an old man, sick man, funeral, & religious man that started his journey.

Place of worship is a Mandir.

Religious leader is the Dalai Lama.

Their symbol is the lotus flower and dharma wheel.

Karma is the effect of thoughts and actions on future lives.

Religion originated in India.

Dalai Lama is a religious and political leader in Tibet.

Holy teachings are the Dharma and Tripitaka.

Siddhartha Gautama is the founder.

Middle Path is a life of moderation.

"dharma" is the belief that one should fulfill their duty or role in life.

Divali is the festival of lights.

Vesak celebrates the birth, life, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. 

Moksha is the goal of samsara, the cycle of rebirth.

Place of worship is a temple.

Reincarnation is the belief in life, death, and rebirth.

Nontheistic (they do not believe in a god/gods or deny the existence of god/gods)

Worship at home shrines.

Holi celebrates the beginning of spring.

Place of worship is a mandir/temple.

Mohandas Gandhi was the civil rights leader for India.

They followed the Caste System.

Strive to reach enlightenment.

Place of worship is a Stupa.

Goal is to reach Nirvana.

Believers follow the Eightfold Path.

Ganesha, destroyer of obstacles, is a form/god in which religion?

Holy books are the Vedas.

Believe their god, Brahman, can take many forms.

Religious leader is a monk.