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Chapter 7 Section 2
Da Buddha
Term | Definition |
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Buddhism | a world religion or philosophy based on the teaching of the Buddha and holding that a state of enlightenment can be attained by suppressing worldly desires |
Mahayana | Branch of Buddhism that accept new doctrines, worships Buddha, and believes that many people can become Buddha. |
Theravada | Branch of Buddhism that accept Buddha's strict and original teachings. |
Stupa | Huge stone structures built around holy relics. |
Hinduism | A major religion and religious tradition of South Asia, the oldest worldwide religion, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a large pantheon of gods and goddesses |
Vishnu | 1.Hindu god: in Hinduism, a god called the Preserver, the second member of the triad that includes Brahma the Creator and Shiva the Destroyer |
Shiva | Hinduism, God, Destroyer |
Kalidasa | Hindu Poet |
Silk Roads | Route between China and Mediterranean followed by Marco Polo |
Brahma | Hindu, God, knoweledge and understanding |