World Religions Final Exam PART 2

One who renounces physical pleasures and worldly attachments for the sake of spiritual life

For Buddhists, the state of eternal bliss that represents ultimate salvation is

Which of the following items is part of jnana marga, the path of knowledge?

Which of these Hindu gods is known for destruction and is worshipped by millions?

an incarnation, or living embodiment, of a deity who is sent to earth to accomplish a divine purpose

In Vajrayana Buddhism, the head of the clergy hierarchy is the ___

The Noble Eightfold Path sets forth

the moral law of cause and effect of action

Ethical duty based on the divine order of reality:

Important doctrine of the ____holds that a healthy spiritual life depends on a healthy physical life

A wandering ascetic who has advanced to the fourth and highest stage of life is called

This type of Buddhism focuses on the Buddha himself, celebrating him as a divine savior

the eternal self

______Buddhism gives less attention to the Buddha and instead focuses on Buddhist teachings that emphasize meditation

The Buddhist ideal of _____________ is illustrated in the story of the prince who gave his life

The Buddhist sect is associated with Tibet and its attempts to harness the energies in each person.

A person’s particular dharma is determined by his or her...

Hinduism's most popular sacred text

Ancient philosophical texts that form the basis of Hindu doctrines

One of the Three Jewels of Buddhism is the ____: the community of monks, nuns, and laity.

Buddhism teaches that a life of moderation helps to reduce _____.

Which of the following concepts is NOT one of Hinduism's four goals of life?

the highest of the four castes; made up of priests

The heart of Buddhist practice lies in _____________, which grants insight into the human condition.

Which of the following ideas is not a primary focal point of Buddhist training, embraced by the Noble Eightfold Path?

Trancelike state in which self-consciousness is lost and the mind is absorbed into ultimate reality

_____ Buddhism focuses on the life of the Buddha himself, celebrating him as a divine savior. AKA the Great Vehicle

The mythical ______ are “Buddhas in the making” who, out of compassion, seek to help others achieve enlightenment.

Which of the following items is part of Bhakti Marga, the path of devotion?