Buddhism
What does "Nirvana" mean according to the study guide?
Realization of state of non-existence
What is Hinduism also known as according to the study guide?
Sanatana-Dharma which means "the eternal law"
Who leads Detroit, MI?
Jeremiah & Julie Clark
Nate & Sam Pavon
1. Spread through compassion
2. Relatively cheerful people
What are the first 2 scriptures (book chapter and verse) on the Hinduism study guide?
Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1
9:35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
10:1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
Who leads Houston, TX?
Tyler & Tahlia Jongsma
What are the two main groups of Buddhists?
1. Theravada/Hinayana Buddhism
2. Mahayana Buddhism
What are the 3 steps to convert a Buddhist according to the study guide?
1. Love Bomb Them
2. Help Them Understand The Value Of Suffering
3. Get Them In The Bible
What major concept makes it extremely hard to convert someone who's Hindu?
They believe everything is true.
They believe that nothing is false or disagreeable which makes it extremely hard to dialogue with them, since they are so tolerant to what is truth
Lou Jack & Cathi Martinez lead where?
Inland Empire Region, LA
Which scripture in the Buddhism study guide talks about "Suffering Produces Character"? (Book chapter and verse)
Romans 5:3
What are The Four Noble Truths according to the study guide?
1. Everything is suffering
2. Suffering is caused by desire
3. Desire comes from a false belief that self actually exists
4. Must follow the Eight-Fold Path to Nirvana
According to the study guide, what are the three main deities of the millions of god Hindu's believe in?
a. Brahma- Creator
b. Vishnu- Nurturer and Preserver
c. Shiva- Death and Destruction
All 3 are representatives of a main Hindu god, Brahman
Preston & Shauna Inkley lead where?
Portland, OR
What are the Purusartha, the 4 major concepts in Hinduism that most Hindus hold to?
1. Karma- the Indian word for action, word, or deed.
2. Dharma- The behavior that is in harmony with life and the universe and embodies all the rights, duties and responsibilities of a person.
3. Moksha- Reincarnation
4. Artha- The pursuit of blessings and a wealthy joyful life.
What are the steps to the Eight-Fold Path to Nirvana?
Step 1: Know the truth – that nothing really exists.
Step 2: Say nothing to hurt others.
Step 3: Practice meditation.
Step 4: Control your thoughts.
Step 5: Resist evil.
Step 6: Free your mind from evil.
Step 7: Work for the good of others.
Step 8: Respect life.
Brahman is not an anthropomorphic god but an impersonal imperfect god. What does anthropomorphic mean?
Anthropomorphic: a god who takes on human attributes, a god without features and is perhaps described as the “universe”.
Who are the leaders for the North, South, East and West Regions of LA?
North - Jose & Karla De Leon
South - Blady & Cielo Perez
East - Fernando & Jackie Chavez
West - RD Baker & Sadhvi Monfleur
What are two kinds of Hindu literature according to the study guide?
1. Smriti: The learned text
2. Shruti: The revealed text which you are not required to read, obey, or even believe in them.