General Flashcards
(14 cards)
Sufism Reoriented is an American school of spiritual training that was founded by this Indian man, who after a spiritual awakening believe he was the Avatar, God in human form.
Meher Baba
This Middle Eastern seaside city has existed in some form for over 4000 years and is considered a holy site in the Bahai faith.
Acre
In many Asian religions, the doctrine of reincarnation generally posits that the soul becomes incarnate in a succession of bodies until the necessary purification, or until the exhaustion of one’s what? The term in question comes from the Sanskrit for “deed” or “action” (कर्म).
Karma
Nowruz, the new year holiday incorporating Zoroastrian rituals and symbols of rebirth, is celebrated by Iranians, Afghans, Kurds, and many peoples of Central Asia. Its placement on the calendar coincides with what celestial event?
Vernal Equinox (start of Spring)
November 2017 is in the year 1439 AH in the calendar that dates from the action of this religious figure.
Mohammad
The Guru Granth Sahib is regarded as the central scripture and supreme spiritual authority of what religion?
Sikhism
In legend, he called all the animals together but only 12 came, including a rat and a dragon.
Buddha
At what place of worship would you see the magic square in this image? The sculptures seen here, part of the building’s ‘Passion Facade’, were designed by Josep Maria Subirachs, but the church is more closely associated with its original architect, who was struck by a tram and died before it could be completed. Click here
Sagrada Familia
is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe. In common use, it has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically.
Mandala
This is a concept in mysticism and the paranormal of a being or object which is created through spiritual or mental powers. It was adapted by 20th century theosophists from a Tibetan word meaning “emanation” or “manifestation”.
Tulpa
This Sanskrit term is a key concept in multiple religions. It has no single-word translation in Western languages.
In Hinduism, it signifies behavior that is in accordance with the order that makes life and the universe possible.
In Buddhism, it means “cosmic law and order.”
On ABC, it was one half of a charming sitcom duo.
Dharma
As they relate specifically to the religions’ central figures, what is the Christian equivalent of the Islamic Mawlid an-Nabi?
Christmas (Birthday of Muhammad)
Parsi (or Parsee) is a fitting name given to Indian followers of what ancient religion?
Zoroastrianism
In Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, this term describes the self or soul
Atman
