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What is Ahimsa?
Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence towards all living beings.
Who is Brahma?
Brahma is the creator god in Hinduism.
Who is Buddha?
Buddha is the founder of Buddhism, known for his teachings on enlightenment.
What is the Caste system?
The Caste system is a social hierarchy in India that divides people into different classes.
What is Ch’i/Qi?
Ch’i/Qi is the vital life force or energy in Chinese philosophy.
What is Dharma?
Dharma refers to the moral law and duties that govern individual conduct.
What is Filial piety?
Filial piety is a virtue of respect for one’s parents and ancestors.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of Buddhist teaching about suffering and its cessation.
What is Junzi?
Junzi is a term in Confucianism meaning ‘gentleman’ or ‘noble person’.
What is Karma?
Karma is the law of moral cause and effect in Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is Li?
Li is the principle of proper conduct and ritual in Confucianism.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
The Mandate of Heaven is the Chinese philosophical concept that justifies the rule of the emperor.
What is Meditation?
Meditation is a practice of focused thought and mindfulness for spiritual growth.
What is Moksha?
Moksha is the liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism.
What is Nirvana?
Nirvana is the ultimate state of liberation and freedom from suffering in Buddhism.
What is Purusha?
Purusha is the cosmic being or spirit in Hindu philosophy.
What is Reincarnation?
Reincarnation is the belief in the rebirth of the soul in a new body.
What is Ren?
Ren is the Confucian virtue of benevolence and humaneness.
What is Samsara?
Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Who is Shiva?
Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the destroyer.
What is The Eightfold Path?
The Eightfold Path is the Buddhist guide to ethical and mental development.
What is The Dao (or Tao)?
The Dao (or Tao) is the fundamental principle that is the source of all existence in Daoism.
Who is Vishnu?
Vishnu is the preserver god in Hinduism, responsible for maintaining cosmic order.
What are Yin and Yang?
Yin and Yang are complementary forces in Chinese philosophy representing duality.
