Vocab U2

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Buddhism

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Religion founded by Siddartha Gautama (the Buddha) after meditation, proposing the 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

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Eight-Fold Path

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Path to nirvana: Right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration.

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Karma

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Actions have future consequences: do good, good happens; do bad, bad happens.

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Reincarnation

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Being reborn after death in a new lifeform.

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Hinduism: world's oldest religion with many gods, reincarnation, and holy texts (Vedas).

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Considered the world's oldest religion, it consists of a pantheon of many gods, believe in reincarnation, and use of holy texts called the vedas.

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Caste system

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A rigid class system where you are born into one of 4 groups with no mobility; hierarchical with brahmins on top and 'untouchables' on bottom.

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Social Mobility

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The ability to move up or down in a social class system.

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Confucianism

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Philosophy by Confucius focused on societal roles guided by 5 relationships: Parent-Child, Ruler-Subject.

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Filial Piety

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Most important duty in Confucianism: respect your parents.

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Daoism

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Philosophy by Laozi focused on nature and following the Dao.