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asia religion vocab

TermDefinition
4 noble truths explains the human condition and states everyone suffers, it will always happen, there is a way to end it.
8- fold path 8 steps that one must take to reach nirvana. buddhist teachings
after-life life after death. Where one goes after they die. determined by the religion you practice.
analects collection of philosophical teachings for Confucians
dharma Your destiny that you must fulfil to reach nirvana
enlightenment deep understanding/ awareness where one understands everything- good and evil
filial piety Confucian virtue emphasizing respect, care, and loyalty to elders.
indigenous originating or existing in a land and having deep historical and ancestral ties to the land.
kami Spirits from Shintoism. always with nature
karma the sum of a persons actions in your current and previous lives. hinduism and buddhism
mandir hindu temple
moksha liberation from the cycle of reincarnation/ samsara
monotheism belief in one god or supreme power. ex: Islam & Christianity
moral belief in what is right and wrong. principles for good/bad behavior.
nirvana perfect state of happiness. escape cycle of rebirth. Buddhism.
philosophy way of life and thinking
polytheism belief in multiple gods or goddesses (supreme powers). ex: Hinduism
reincarnation rebirth.
religion belief or worship of a higher power or god/ God/ gods.
ritual religious ceremony
samsara cycle of rebirth and death in Hinduism
shrine a sacred place of structure dedicated to a deity, god, or significant person/event.
sutras holy text from Buddhism and have teachings
temple place of worship and meditation dedicate to the worship of a god or goddess
torii gateway of a shinto shrine
vedas written texts of Hinduism
vihara Buddhist monastery
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