BUDDHISM 1
The law of cause and effect
What is KARMA
The main "problem" in Buddhism
What is SUFFERING (or dissatisfaction/distress)
A religion that worships many gods is known as
What is POLYTHEISTIC
The Hindu term for the immortal, individual soul
What is ATMAN
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims
What is fast from food, beverages, and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset
The cause of suffering according to Buddhism
What is DESIRE ( or "samudaya")
The ultimate goal within Buddhism
What is AWAKENING/ENLIGHTENMENT
(through which you achieve Nirvana)
Liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
What is MOKSHA
The cycle of life, death, and rebirth
What is SAMSARA
The founder of Islam
Who is Muhammad
What is THE DHAMMAPADA
Because non-violence is core within Buddhism ("right action"), a Buddhist diet it typically
What is PLANT BASED
A spiritual teacher or guide within Hinduism
What is a GURU
The ultimate reality or cosmic spirit within according to Hindu beliefs
What is BRAHMAN
The city that Muslims consider the holiest in Islam
What is Mecca
The founder of Buddhism's name
What is Siddhartha Gautama
The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism
What is 1. All life is suffering (or Dukkha) 2. Suffering is Caused by desire (or Samudaya) 3. We can remove suffering by relinquishing desire (or Nirodha) 4. The path to cessation of suffering is the 8-Fold Path (or Magga)
The concept within Hinduism of "duty" or "right action," which is critical for society to flourish and maintains the balance in the universe
What is DHARMA
The animal a Hindu will not eat because it was the pet of Krishna and vehicle of Shiva
What is a COW
The way some Muslims believe they can be guaranteed admittance into paradise (heaven)
What is die during pilgrimage to Mecca or in Jihad ("holy war")
The two main branches of Buddhism
What are Theravada and Mahayana
The 8 "rights" of the 8-Fold Path
What is right view, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration
The "holy trinity" within Hinduism
What is Brahma (The Creator), Vishnu, (The Preserver), and Shiva (The Destroyer)
The 4 main levels of the caste system (bonus high five the term for those outside of the 4 main castes)
What are BRAHMINS (Priests), Kshatriyas (Kings, Rulers, Warriors), Vaisyas (Merchants, Craftsmen, Land owners, Skilled workerss), Sudras (Farm workers, unskilled workers, servants) - Those outside of the cast system are referred to as Dalits (Untouchables) and perform "unclean" jobs within society
The five pillars of Islam
What are
Shahada (Faith - Recitation of the creed)
Salah (Prayer)
Zakat (Charity)
Sawm (Fasting)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)