Quiz 2

Question 1

Atman

Answer 1

Knowledge of relationship between human and soul

Part of or connected to ultimate reality

Question 2

Dharma

Answer 2

Cosmic law and order

World order and the duties an individual must fulfill to maintain it

Question 3

Karma

Answer 3

Rewards and punishments in the next life for behavior in this life

Question 4

Samsara

Answer 4

Reincarnation

Question 5

Mokasha

Answer 5

Liberation from the cycle of reincarnation through union with god

Question 6

Ramayana

Answer 6

One of the two great Sanskrit epics
No single accepted text
Characters: Rama, sits, rakshsas

Question 7

Bhagavad Gita

Answer 7

Most famous formative story
Conversation about virtue of fighting against relatives
Krishna comforts and advises Arjuna by telling him about 3 paths each is a form of yoga

Question 8

Three gems

Answer 8

B
(Refuges)
The Buddha
The dharma (teachings)
The sangha (community)

Question 9

The four noble truths

Answer 9

1. Suffering: cannot escape
2. Origin: suffering comes from desire and ignorance
3. Cessation: suffering will cease when desires cease
4. Eightfold path: follow 8 principles to put end to desire and suffering

Question 10

Eightfold path to enlightenment

Answer 10

1. Right understanding
2. Right thought or motives
3. Right speech
4. Conduct
5. Livelihood
6. Effort
7. Mindfulness
8. Meditation

Question 11

Nirvana

Answer 11

Exit the cycle and achieve enlightenment
Absence of suffering
Individuality disappears and enters realm of truth

Question 12

Pure land Buddhism

Answer 12

Where all being who desired could be reborn

Question 13

Chen/Zen Buddhism

Answer 13

Dismiss scriptures
Self power
Enlightenment through meditation

Question 14

Origin of term Hinduism

Answer 14

People around Indus River
People in India
Religious term with Britain

For all who do not self identify with another religious tradition

Question 15

Reincarnation Hinduism

Answer 15

Karma determines who or what reincarnate into

Question 16

How to exit cycle Hinduism

Answer 16

Karma yoga (right action with no reward)
Janna yoga (way of knowledge)
Bhakti yoga (devotion)
Raja yoga (make mind calm and clear)

Question 17

3 different deities as supreme

Answer 17

Vishnu
Shiva
Devi: goddess

Question 18

Shiva

Answer 18

Creator and destroyer
Dancer and austere yogi
Worshiped as supreme by shaivas
Must destroy to make sure cycle goes on

Question 19

Devi

Answer 19

Multiple forms
Most common: 1. Parvati: partner of Shiva 2. Durga: furred mother goddess 3. Kali: wild bloodthirsty mother goddess
Worshiped as supreme by shaktas
In charge of Shiva

Question 20

Ganesha

Answer 20

Probably most popular
Elephants headed son of shiva and Parvati
Remover of obstacles and hindrance

Question 21

Vishnu

Answer 21

Preserver of dharma
Appears when equilibrium is out of whack
Supreme to vaishnavas
Lots of avatars

Question 22

Rama

Answer 22

Avatar of Vishnu
Hero of Ramayana
Human
Prince of Ayofhya

Question 23

Krishna

Answer 23

Serves as charioteer of Arjuna and advisor
Supreme god in Mahabharata
Avatar of Vishnu

Question 24

Kali

Answer 24

Avatar of Devi
Wild bloodthirsty mother goddess
Fierce aspect of goddess destroyer of evil forces
Called when things get out of control
Almost destroyed universe until taken down by Shiva

Question 25

Temples Hinduism

Answer 25

The house of a God not necessarily a worship place Statues "murti" Prana prarisha ritual to become god

Question 26

Statue Hinduism

Answer 26

The divine presence Murti Through prana pratistha becomes god Brings life force (prana) to statue (murti)

Question 27

Divine service

Answer 27

Care and feeding of dirty in statue like a king | Deity will leave if unsatisfied with care

Question 28

Reincarnation Buddhism

Answer 28

Karma Cycle Can be reborn in heaven, Demi god (desire for power always want more-unsatisfied), human, hungry ghost (too attached deity stuff) animal, hell

Question 29

God Buddhism

Answer 29

No high god outside of system No god deciding your karma Gods are in cycle but it is temporary No creator god

Question 30

How to exit cycle Buddhism

Answer 30

Enlightenment or nirvana Put out fires of greed hatred and delusion Absence of suffering, desire and sense of self

Question 31

Suffering

Answer 31

No living being can escape suffering

Question 32

Impermanence

Answer 32

One of the 3 characteristics of existence | Nothing lasts forever

Question 33

No self

Answer 33

One of the 3 characteristics of existence Help you do better in life You are always changing 5 skandas Mostly yourself but not completely (sand and popcorn analogies)

Question 34

The three vehicles: diversity

Answer 34

Theravada Mahayana Vajrayana