Non abrahamic traditions Flashcards
Define Atman
Soul, self
Define Brahman
divine reality behind our earthly experience
What is Advaita about?
- anti-dualist school
- any impression that the self is different from brahman is illusion
What is the goal of Buddhism?
To elevate the self (liberation from passions) to reach Nirvana
How does Buddha teach?
- provide an example of passion free life
- self is the reality
What does karma mean?
The sum of desire-motivated actions in previous lives as determining the fate of future existence.
What does moksha mean?
Liberation from earthly existence
What was the Buddah’s view on the Nature of reality?
He discouraged people from speculating, forming opinions, or accepting doctrines based on blind faith. Rather, through practice of the Path, through concentration and ethical conduct, one directly perceives the nature of reality.
