Vocab
Define Dharma
path of righteousness, moral duty
Buddhism emerged in which century?
6th century BCE
When was it founded
6th century BCE
When was it founded
When was Zoroastrianism founded
about 1500-1000 BCE
Define Moksha
Liberation from cycle of life and death
Buddhism came from who
Siddharth Gautama
How many Tirthankaras are there
24
Why was it founded
Differences in Hindu and Islamic traditions
Who found Zoroastrianism
the prophet Zarathurstra
Define Samsara
Continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
What are the Four Noble Truths
Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha, Marga
Who is the most recent Tirthankara
Vardhamana Mahavira
What is Khalsa Panth
Community of the pure
is Zoroastrianism monotheistic or polytheistic
Monotheistic
Define Nirvikar, Nirakar, Nirgun
The concept of a formless divine reality (attribute less) not having a form
The path to liberation
True or False, in Jainism, they believe that souls are trapped in various forms due to attachments
False, its due to karma
What is Amrit Sanskar
Nectar initiation ceremony
True or False, in both Zoroastrianism and Hinduism, we both believe in worship and water
False, its worship and fire
Define Aakar, Sakar, Sagun
Concept of divine reality having a form (with attributes)
Name a difference in our religion versus Buddhism
Atma and Form
Do Jains believe in a creator, destroyer and sustainer?
No
Do sikhs believe in Nirgun?
yes, they believe in a formless entity
True or false, both Zoroastrianism and Hinduism value the absolute supreme reality
false Zoroastrianism believes in the cosmic dualism between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu