Because people cared too much about the wrong things. Like fame, money, and possessions.
How were Mahavira and his followers known?
The Jina or conqueror and the followers were known as Jains.
What is moksha?
Ultimate peace.
How did Buddha see the jati system and how did his philosophy differ from Hinduism?
People's place didn't depend on the jati but on people's behavior now. Rebirth ended with the Eightfold Path and not dharma.
Who are Bodhisattvas?
Elightened people who do not enter to heaven, instead they stay to help others reach nirvana and do good deeds.
How does karma relate to reincarnation in Hinduism?
People's status is not an accident, It is based on what they did in past lives and the ones of this life determines how they will be reborn.
What happened to Buddhists after Buddha died?
They divided into two groups; Theravada and Mahayana.
What is Ahimsa?
Practicing nonviolence against all living things.
Who were the most important deities for Hindus and what titles they had?
Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
1. Life is full of suffering. 2. People suffer for desiring satisfaction. 3. Stop desiring things stops suffering. 4. Stop desiring, follow the Eightfold Path.
Explain the story of Siddharta Gautama and ho Buddhism was created.
He grew up as a prince with wealth and a family until one day, shocked at the life or ordinary people he gave up everything and became a monk who got followers.
Explain the Mahayana Buddhism.
Buddha is a god, and by worshipping him will take them to heaven where they can follow the Eightfold Path and reach nirvana.
Explain the Theravada Buddhism.
Buddha was a great teacher but nor a god.
What is Brahman in Hinduism?
The one universal spirit for these people.
What is dharma?
Personal duty that depends on their place on society.
What are the 8 practices of the Eightfold Path?
Know the truths, Gave up worldly things and don't harm others,tell the truth, no evil acts, rewarding work, work for good, controlled mind, meditate.
What is reincarnation for Hinduism?
The rebirth of the soul.
What is meditation?
Train the mind to focus and thing on positive things.
What are the Upanishads and what idea do they describe?
Ancient texts that describe the search for Brahman.
What is nirvana in Buddhism?
Emotional state of of perfect peace and happiness.
What views did Mahavira and Buddha share?
Both thought people needn't want worldly things to escape the cycle of rebirth and reach nirvana. Jains practiced strict poverty.
How does Hinduism relate or is shown in how people lived in ancient India?
All life is sacred, reincarnation also made Indians more accepting of the jati systemand their status hoping to reborn in a higher jati.
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