Hinduism
The ultimate, unchanging reality or cosmic spirit in Hinduism.
What is Brahman
This branch is known as the "great vehicle"
What is Mahayana Buddhism
Coming of age ceremony at age 13, recite part of the torah.
What is a bar/batsmitvah
He is the Son of God who was crucified and raised from the dead for the salvation of all who trust in Him
Who is Jesus
The Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam
Food offered to the devas/devis during worship. The food then becomes "spiritually charged" and is shared between worshipers
What is Prasad?
The name of the leader of Tibetan Buddhism
What is the Dalai Lama
The literal meaning of the name "Israel"
What is one who wrestles or struggles with God
The name of the document Martin Luther pinned to the door of the Wittenburg church in 1517
What are the 95 theses?
The percentage of a person's salary is given to charity in Zakat
What is 2.5%
That type of yoga known for knowledge and wisdom
What is jnana yoga
The belief that all things, including the self, are impermanent
What is Anichcha?
commentary on the mishnah
What is the Gemara
This is the Christian liturgical season preceding Easter
What is Lent
Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali
Who were the four "rightly guided" caliphs?
Physical postures or poses in yoga
What are asanas
a) Buddha
b) Dharma
c) Sangha
What are the three jewels?
A joyous festival celebrating the deliverance of the Jews from a plot to annihilate them in ancient Persia.
What is Purim
baptism, Eucharist (communion), confirmation, marriage, reconciliation (penance), ordination, and anointing of the sick.
What are the 7 sacraments?
The person who calls Muslims to prayer from the mosque's minaret.
What is a muezzin?
Geometric symols that can be used in meditation and ritual
What are yantras?
This is the name of insight meditation that focuses on breathing, mindfulness, and awareness
What is Vipassana
This is the year the 2nd temple was destroyed by the Romans
What is 70 ce
A painting, typically of a saint, known as a "window into heaven"
What is an icon
This is the original name of Medina, the city Muhammad fled to after being kicked out of Mecca
What is Yathrib?