Buddhism
This is the name of the founder of Buddhism, originally a prince who became enlightened.
Siddhartha Gautama
This is the name of the Muslim holy book believed to be the direct word of God revealed to Muhammad
Quran
This is the central figure in Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and savior of humanity.
Jesus
This is the central concept in Taoism that refers to the natural way of the universe or “the Way.
The Tao/Dao
This is the ultimate goal of life in Hinduism, referring to liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Moksha
This term refers to the Buddhist concept of suffering or dissatisfaction with life.
Dukkha
The name of the divine in Islam
Allah
This sacred text is the holy book of Christianity, consisting of the Old and New Testaments.
The Bible
This principle in Taoism emphasizes non-action or effortless action in harmony with the Tao.
Wu Wei
This concept refers to the law of cause and effect, where a person’s actions influence their future lives.
Karma
These are the core teachings of Buddhism that explain suffering and the path to its end.
4 Noble Truths
These are the five core duties that guide Muslim practice and worship.
5 Pillars of Islam
This is the Christian belief in one God who exists as three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Trinity
This foundational text of Taoism is traditionally attributed to Laozi and contains short poetic teachings about living in harmony with the Tao.
Tao Te Ching
This term describes the individual soul, which in Hindu belief is ultimately connected to a universal reality.
Atman
This term refers to the Buddhist belief in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Samsara
This term refers to the journey to Mecca that every Muslim is expected to make at least once if they are physically and financially abl
Hajj
This Christian concept refers to the idea that humans are born with sin due to Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden.
Original Sin
This concept in Taoism refers to complementary forces (such as light/dark or male/female) that exist in balance within the universe.
Yin-Yang
This sacred Hindu text presents a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, focusing on duty (dharma) and different paths to spiritual liberation.
Bhagavad Gita
This form of Buddhism is often called the “Teaching of the Elders” and emphasizes monastic life and individual effort to achieve enlightenment through strict adherence to the original teachings of the Buddha.
Theravada Buddhism
The two holiest cities in Islam
Mecca and Medina
Papal Authority is connected to which branch of Christianity
Catholics
This early Taoist philosopher is traditionally credited with writing the Tao Te Ching and shaping the core teachings of Taoism
Laozi
This path to liberation focuses on devotion to a personal god and includes practices like prayer, worship, and love for the divine.
Bhakti Yoga