____:collection of hymns, rituals, and other texts that were written in a language called Sanskrit and influenced early Hinduism
Vedas
Hinduism is ranked what in largest religions in the world?
Third
Siddhartha Gautama is also known as ____ in Buddhism.
Buddha
Where are most buddhist located?
Southeast Asia
What is the main god in Hinduism?
Brahman
This is the preserver god, with two different versions. (Rama, and Krishna)
Vishnu
Siddhartha Gautama left his palace and riches to pursue how to end ______.
What belief is this rule from in the Buddhist religion:
Suffering is a part of life and no one can escape aging, sickness, death, and other painful experiences?
The Four Noble Truths
Each person has an _____, which is the part of the self that is also part of Brahman.
____: achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth
Moksha
_______ : is an approach that encourages Buddhists to find a balance between these two extreme lifestyles, which will lead to inner peace and avoid suffering.
The Middle Way
What buddhist term has such rules as:
Right View: accepting the Four Noble Truths
Right Intention: living a spiritual life with kindness and compassion for others
Right Speech: not lying, gossiping, or speaking poorly about others
Right Action: not stealing or hurting others.
The Eightfold path
____: effect a person’s actions have on their soul (positive and negative)
Karma
______: nonviolence and respect for living things
Ahimsa
_____ : is when a person does not have food or drink for an extended period of time.
______ :involves focusing one’s mind on spiritual ideas.
Example of answer: First, Second
Fasting, Meditation
Buddhist Nirvana is similar to what Hindu term?
Moksha
If a person does not recognize the reality of Brahman during their lifetime, then their atman will come back in the body of a different person.
This is called what?
Reincarnation
Hindus believe that all people are born into the world with a specific ____. (one’s spiritual duties)
Dharma
By following the eightfold path, and the 4 noble truths a person can reach a state of _____. (state of peace that is free from suffering and desire)
Nirvana
With what idea does Buddhism agree with hinduism?
reincarnation