The moral law of cause and effect that determines the direction of rebirth
What is karma
100
The spiritual leader of Tibbetan Buddhism and political leader of Tibet. He is believed to be a reincarnation of a boddhisattva of compassion.
Who is the Dalai Lama
100
This country is the home of the great sites of Jainism.
What is India.
100
Another spelling for Daoism.
What is Taoism
100
The country where this religion was founded.
What is Japan.
200
The everyday world of change and suffering leading to rebirth. Another term we associate with Reincarnation.
What is samsara
200
The shrine, usually in the shape of a dome, used to mark Buddhist relics or sacred sites.
What is a stupa.
200
Another term of no-harm. This is an essential trait of Jains.
What is ahimsa - no harm.
200
The mysterious origin of the universe that is present and visible in everything.
What is Dao (or Tao).
200
A spirit, god or goddess.
What is Kami.
300
To be liberated from reincarnation and the cycle of birth,death and rebirth.
What is Moksha
300
These are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
What is to believe that 1. Life is Suffering. 2. Suffering has an origin. 3. Suffering can be overcome (nirvana). 4. The path to overcome suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path.
300
Sikhs are often misidentified as Muslims because they wear this garment.
What is turban
300
Seen in both Daoism and Confucianism as complementary forces in the cosmos. These terms originally referred to the shady and sunny sides of a mountain. The terms have been popularized in the U.S. in the late 20th century through the practice of feng shui.
What is yin and yang.
300
The gatelike structure that marks a Shinto sacred place
What is Torii
400
The most popular scipture in contemporary Hinduism. Among American Hindus today it is the Hindu holy book which is read and discussed by Gita groups that mimic Christian bible studies.
What is Bhagavad Gita
400
Founder of Buddhism who experienced enlightenment by learning to eliminate both desire and ignorance.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
400
The 5 K's of the Sikh Khalsa (the special military order).
What is 1.to have uncut hair (Kesh) 2. the hair comb (Khanga) 3. special underwear (Kach) 4. sword for defense (Kirpan) 5. bracelet of steel (Kara).
400
The legendary founder of Daoism
Who is Lao Tzu (or Laozi).
400
Suicide fighter pilots of World War II.
What is kamikaze
500
In recent years it has come to refer to India-derived body postures and stretching exercises. It is a Sanskrit term meaning "discipline."
What is yoga.
500
The ultimate goal of Buddhism. To reach this condition is to no longer be caught in the cycle of samsara, to extinguish suffering and to be freed of ignorance.
What is Nirvana
500
The sacred book of the Sikhs that is believed to contain the living spirit of Nanak and his successors. It is treated with utmost reverence as the final, permanent Guru.
What is Adi Granth.
500
Relationships are vitally important in Confucian through This is appropriate action, ritual, propriety and etiquette.
What is li (pronounced lee).
500
Shinto developed in many respects as an accommodation with these religions and as a reaction to them. It developed out of a desire for Japanese uniqueness.