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SoutheastAsianBelief

Study for Southeast Asian Religions Vocabulary Quiz!

TermDefinition
Reincarnation The process of being born again
The Vedas One of the main texts of Hinduism (written in Sanskrit, there're 4)
Indigenous People native to a land that have lived there for thousands of generations
Polytheism Believing in many gods, (Greek mythology, Hinduism)
Monotheism The belief in one God, (Christianity, Judaism, Islam)
Mandir A holy place of worship for Hindu's -like a temple- where followers pray and offer sacrifices
Karma The actions and decisions you make in life that determine your next life
Samara The entire process of incarnation, including Death, Life, Birth, Karma, and Moksha
Moksha When a person, after living a perfect life without selfish want(s), breaks the cycle of reincarnation
4 Noble Truths The explanation of the reasons why humans suffer
Eightfold Path The steps to achieve pure happiness and reach Nirvana
Dharma Your destiny, written on your soul, what you are born to do
Moral Teaching you to act in positive ways, what matters to you (right vs. wrong)
Nirvana Living by the 4 Noble Truths and Eightfold Path, achieving pure happiness
Philosophy A way of thinking/living (your morals)
Sutras The Holy text of Buddhist teachings
Temple A place of worship and meditation
Afterlife what happens to you (life) after death
Kami Spiritual beings that are in your ancestors, nature, and souls of great leaders
Religion Belief or worship in a higher power/gods/God
Ritual A set or form of rites in religion
Shrine Place of worship
Torii A gateway to a Shinto Shrine in Japan
Analects Important text of Confucianism, full of sayings and teachings from Confucius
Enlightenment A state in which an individual transcends desire and suffering and attains Nirvana
Filial Piety The respect of your parents/elders/ancestors
Vihara A Buddhist monastery
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