Understanding Dharma

Dharma is a key concept in Indian spiritual philosophies, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. In Hinduism, it represents the eternal order and duty governing life, crucial for transcending suffering and samsara. The Bhagavad-gita emphasizes achieving spiritual understanding as the highest dharma. In Buddhism, Dharma is one of the three jewels, focusing on teachings for liberation, such as the Four Noble Truths. Dharma also signifies the natural cosmic order, aligning with sacred texts and practices to gain wisdom.

Which spiritual philosophies from the Indian subcontinent include the concept of Dharma?

• Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism

• Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism

• Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Zen

In Hinduism, what is considered the highest Dharma according to the Bhagavad-Gita?

• Achieving material wealth

• Attaining spiritual understanding

• Gaining political power

• Fulfilling familial duties

What does the term 'Atman' refer to in Hinduism?

• The material world

• The cycle of birth and death

• The supreme consciousness

• The physical body

Which of the following is NOT one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Sangha

• Buddha

According to the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism, what is the cause of suffering?

• Desire

• Fear

• Ignorance

• Anger

Which practice is NOT included in the path to end suffering in Buddhism?

• Accumulating wealth

• Living ethically

• Practicing meditation

• Cultivating wisdom

From the Buddhist perspective, what does Dharma remind us to do?

• Focus on physical health

• Engage in political activities

• Honor, study, and preserve sacred teachings

• Seek material success

In Hinduism, what is the term used in the Vedas to describe the natural order of the cosmos?

• Karma

• Moksha

• Garuda

• Samsara

What is the primary purpose of engaging in contemplative practices according to the video?

• To gain social status

• To align with the eternal order

• To achieve financial stability

• To improve physical fitness

What is the ultimate goal of fulfilling one's Dharma in Hinduism?

• Accumulating wealth

• Gaining political power

• Achieving fame

• Transcending suffering and the cycle of birth and death