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What does "Shalom" mean?

Peace (used as greeting and farewell)

observance of __________ means fulfilling ones duty consistent with ones caste.

Dharma

What is "moksha"?

Release from samsara/spiritual liberation

Name the Four Noble Truths in order.

) Life involves suffering (dhukka), 2) Suffering is caused by desire/attachment, 3) Suffering can be eliminated, 4) The Eightfold Path leads to liberation

Name the Hindu Trinity.

Brahma (creator), Vishnu (sustainer), Shiva (destroyer)

What are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible called?

the Torah

What is a Jewish religious leader called?

"Rabbi"

What is "Mazel Tov"?

Good luck/congratulations

What is "Tanakh"?

The complete 24-book Jewish scripture/Hebrew Bible

What does "dhukka" mean in Buddhism?

Suffering

What is an "ascetic"?

Someone who lives with no possessions, seeking truth

Name the main works of the Hindu Scripture.

Vedas and Upanishads

What Jewish holiday is the Day of Atonement?

Yom Kippur

What does "trishna" refer to?

Thirst / desire

Who are the three patriarchs of Judaism?

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (Israel)

What does "Buddha" mean?

The enlightened one

What is the Buddhist term for the cycle of rebirth?

Samsara

What is the universal principle of cause and effect?

Karma

What is "atman"?

The core part of yourself/individual soul

What day is the Shabbat or the day of rest in Judaism?

Saturday

What century were Buddhist teachings first written down?

1st Century BCE

What does "Brahman" refer to in Hinduism?

The ultimate divine reality/the Absolute that pervades the universe

What causes suffering according to Buddhism?

Desire and attachment

What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism called?

Nirvana

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

Siddhartha Gautama

Under what type of tree did Siddhartha achieve enlightenment?

Sacred fig tree (Bodhi tree)

What is "Talmud"?

Rabbinic commentary that interprets the Torah

What are the three main collections of Buddhist scriptures?

Tripitaka