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Buddhism

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founded in 5th century BC by Siddhartha Gautama; various teachings that would guide one to experience reality, ease suffering, rid selfishness, and reach a state of moksha

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Hinduism

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considered the world’s oldest practiced religion traced to the ancient Vedic civilization; contains many diverse beliefs and traditions, one of which is reincarnation

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nirvana

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literally “to cease blowing” or state of freedom from the physical world; a state of happiness

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The religion of ____ has its basis in the Vedic religions.

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Buddhism

Hinduism

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One of the basic ideas of Hinduism is the belief in _____.

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reincarnation

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What is karma?

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Karma is a force that is shaped by the sum total of a person’s actions.

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In Hinduism, the state of being united with Brahman and no longer being reincarnated is called ____.

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moksha

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According to Hinduism, what is the Brahman?

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The Brahman is the “world soul” and the source of the material universe.

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Who was called Buddha?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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How is “right” defined in Buddhism?

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that which is selfless or other-oriented

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What is the state of happiness and enlightenment in Buddhism?

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Nirvana

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Why was Confucius important?

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The Chinese have followed his teachings since the Han dynasty.