Asian Religions Vocab

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Religion with many gods; beliefs include Dharma and reincarnation.

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Hinduism

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Religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama focusing on Nirvana.

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Buddhism

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Philosophy and ethics emphasizing social harmony and order

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Confucianism

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Founder of Buddhism who achieved Nirvana

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Siddhartha Gautama

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Chinese philosopher and central figure of Confucianism

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Confucius

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Ancient Hindu scriptures; sacred knowledge texts

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Vedas

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Rebirth of the soul into a new body

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Reincarnation

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Freedom from the cycle of reincarnation

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Moksha

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Buddhism’s teachings on suffering

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Four Noble Truths

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Buddhism’s path to end suffering

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Eight Fold Path