Hinduism
This image is a good analogy that shows how the Hindu religion emerged rather than began
the banyan tree
This is the connection between the word Buddhism and its purpose
the root of the Sanskrit word for "budhi" means to "wake up". This connects to the purpose of Buddhism which is Enlightenment, to wake up to life's illusions.
These are 2 ways that characterize much of Jewish history
on the move
and
under control of a foreign government
These are 3 of the 5 pillars of Islam
Prayer (Salah)
Fasting (Ramadan)
Almsgiving (Sawm)
Pilgrimage (Hajj)
This is the first Islamic shrine;originally destroyed by pagans but reclaimed purified by Muhammed when he captured Mecca in the 7th century.
the Kab'ah
These are the 3 primary forms of Brahman
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
These are 2 ways that Buddhism is distinct from Hinduism
There is no founder but there is a beginning, unlike Hinduism that emerged.
Buddhism is more human-based rather than the many gods found in Hinduism.
These are the 3 sections that make up the Tanakh.
The Torah, the Prophets and the Writings
This one word is a meaning for Islam and is a good summary of the way of life of Muslims who follow the teachings of Islam.
Surrender or Submission is a what Islam means. It is a good summary of the Muslim way of life since all the teachings and practices help them submit to Allah's divine will.
Hebrew for "calamity"
Shoah
These are the 2 most common festivals celebrated in the Hindu tradition
Diwali and Holi
These are 3 of the 4 Noble Truths
1. Life is full of suffering
2. The cause of suffering is desire
3. To cease suffering, cease desiring
4. The path to end suffering is the Noble Eightfold path
This is one of the 2 major seasons of the Jewish calendar and a major feast celebrated in that season
In the season of Tishiri, the holy days of Rosh Hashnah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot can be found.
In the season of Nisan, the holy days of Pesach and Shavuot can be found.
After the Quran, this is the 2nd most authoritative sacred text for all Muslims. (Do you know the 3rd source authoritative only for Shi'ah Muslims)
The Sunnahis the 2nd most authoritative sacred text for all Muslims. For Shi'ah Muslims, they also see the Writings of the Imams as authoritative sacred texts.
The state of being awakened from life's illusions and being removed from the cycle of rebirth
Enlightenment
This is an implication in the natural world of Brahman as the Ultimate Reality.
All nature is sacred and should be treated as such with respect. Ahisma refers to this as in no harm should come to anything in nature.
These are 2 of the 4 places of Pilgrimage for Buddhists including their significance
1.
1. Lumbini Garden - birth of Buddha
2. bodhi tree - associated with his enlightenment; Nirvana
3. Deer Park - preached his first sermon, gained first followers
4. Kushinagar - death of Buddha
These are the 3 separate yet interrelated purposes of the synagogue
a House of Prayer
a House of Study
a House of Assembly
This is one of the 2 main sacred festivals of Islam and what it celebrates/commemorates
Eid Al-Fatir celebrates the end of the month long fast of Ramadan
Eid Al-Ahad celebrates the end of the Hajj and commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son by being surrendering to and being obedient to Allah's divine will.
the individual soul or essence
atman
This is one difference between temple pujas are celebrated and home pujas are celebrated
Temple pujas are usually led by a Brhaman priest; though community is gathered, no sense of communal worship;
home pujas can be individual or communal; when communal, usually led by a woman
These are 2 common areas of agreement between Catholics and Buddhists
1. a focus on peace and compassion
2. the value of meditation to achieve goal
These are 2 areas of dialogue between Catholics and Jews?
civil rights and anti-war movements
This is the primary purpose of the mosque
The primary/main purpose of the mosque in Islam is for prayer, both communal and private (not just prayer). It is used for other things but this is the primary purpose.
And prostration is part of the posture often associated with praying in Islam that shows surrender, submission to Allah.
The teachings of the Buddha are referred to as this
the Dharma