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According to Buddha, how do you overcome the desire for things like riches? What is nirvana? Who founded Buddhism and Hinduism? What is reincarnation? What is karma?
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Hinduism
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No single founder of Hinduism, emerged from a collection of ideas from many people The five major beliefs are listed below, we will discuss first and then fill in the symbol column
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Supreme God everything is part of Brahman the goal in life is to unite atman with Brahman
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Hindus worship many Gods and Goddesses Gods and Goddesses are part of Brahman Important Gods are Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma
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Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
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sacred duty individual dharma is determined by personality, age, sex, and social class following dharma promotes harmony
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the sum of good and bad actions are carried from one life to the next good and bad actions affect future life
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the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth the goal in life is to achieve moksha and be released from samsara
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Buddhism
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Founder: Siddhartha Gautama Goal: To achieve enlightenment, or wisdom Nirvana: the Buddha’s word for the release from selfishness and pain, which everyone (not just those at the top of the caste system) could reach by following the Eightfold Path
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Suffering is present in all things, and nothing lasts forever. Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants). The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings. The way to give up all cravings is to live life according to the Eightfold Path.
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Right understanding Develop a deep understanding of the Four Noble Truths. Right purpose Live a life of selflessness (not selfishness), love, and nonviolence. Right speech Be careful and truthful in what you say. Do not lie or gossip. Right action Do not kill, steal, or lie. Be honest.
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Right way to earn a living Do not work at a job that causes harm to people or living creatures. Right effort Promote good actions and prevent evil actions. Right mindfulness Be aware of but not attached to your emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Right concentration Focus your mind with practices such as meditation.
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