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HINDUISM AND BUDDHISM
HINDUISM
Hinduism
Indus River Valley One of earliest civilizations
Disappeared around 1750BCE Aryan migration
Came from Caucus Mtns. Vedas
Earliest Hindu religious texts Monism
The fundamental character of the universe is unity
Caste System
Caste System
Division of universal guiding spirit Mouth
Brahmins (priests) Arms
Kshatriyas (warriors) Thighs
Viashyas (landowners) Feet
Sudras (slaves)
Hinduism
Dharma Role in life and society
Based on birth and place in caste system Comes from Bhagavad-Gita
Krishna
Hinduism
Samsara Rebirth, reincarnation
Moksha Ultimate reality
Karma Justice of the universe
BUDDHISM
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama Born into royalty Discovered that suffering was universal across
all castes Nirvana
Ultimate reality Buddha
Teacher Enlightened one
Buddhism
Dukkha Suffering, dissatisfaction, unease
Anicca Impermanence, change
Anatta No permanent self
Four Noble Truths
1. All life is suffering2. Suffering is caused by desire3. To end suffering, one must rid oneself of
desire4. To achieve this, one must follow the
Eightfold Path
Eightfold Path
1. Right view2. Right intention3. Right speech4. Right action5. Right livelihood6. Right effort7. Right mindfulness8. Right concentration