This Eastern tradition is known for its absence of sacred texts but instead finds its roots in Chinese traditions, including devotion to the Kami.
What is Shinto?
100
Service to the community and upholding the tradition of ancestor worship are the main social responsibilities of the followers of this tradition.
What is Confucianism?
100
This cycle of reincarnation, for Hindus.
What is samsara?
100
Svetambara
What is "white-clad"?
100
Nonviolence, nonattachment, nonabsolutism.
What are three ways to avoid karma?
200
The Classic of Change containing philosophies of the universe is attributed to this historic figure.
Who is Confucius?
200
This Buddhist council was called to deal with monks who were unethically charging lay people for their religious services.
What is The Second Council?
200
This religion is known for celebrating coming of age rituals at every phase of life, from adolescence to adulthood.
What is Shinto?
200
Kami
What is "that which is hidden"?
200
Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
What are levels of the caste system?
300
This text is believed by some Jains to be the oral teachings of Mahavira that were later compiled in writing.
What are the Agamas?
300
This Jain practice of fasting until death has been a controversial social practice for many years in India.
What is Santhara?
300
The daily prayers of a follower of Islam.
What is Salat?
300
Dalai Lama
What is "ocean of wisdom"?
300
Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Practice
What are the Three Jewels of Jainism?
400
This Hindu Scripture is considered the oldest of all the Vedas.
What is the Rig Veda?
400
This vow, taken by Mahayana Buddhists, states that one will attempt to master the teachings of the dharma and will help others achieve a release from suffering.
What is the Boddhisattva Vow?
400
A celebration of the Buddhist community commemorating the spontaneous meeting of followers to which the Buddha spoke.
What is Sangha Day?
400
Atman
What is "soul"?
400
Qi, Jing, Shen
What are the Three Treasures of Daoism?
500
Nichiren Buddhists put particular emphasis on this sacred text, a section of the larger Mahayana Sutras.
What is the Lotus Sutra?
500
This religious figure, known for his devotion to the goddess Kali, was an influential spiritual leader in India during the 1800's.
Who is Ramakrishna?
500
The diety worshipped primarily by Shaivites in Hinduism.