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nirvana

Buddhists strive to achieve nirvana, or union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.

How you improve your karma?

By following dharma, or personal religious and moral duties, people can escape the cycle of death and rebirth. One part of dharma is ahimsa, or nonviolence, toward all people and things.

Hinduism

Indian religion, many gods, chief god is Brahaman, cast system.

How does reincarnation relate to moksha?

People goal is to achieve moksha, or union with brahman. Because most cannot achieve it in one life, reincarnation allows people to continue working toward moksha through several lifetimes.

Karma

affects a person's fate in the next life, and people who act correctly are reborn closer to brahman.

what do Hindu believe in?

all Hindus share basic beliefs. One force, the brahman, is the basis of everything. People have an essential self, or atman. Their goal is to achieve moksha, or union with brahmanBecause most cannot achieve it in one life, reincarnation allows people to continue working toward moksha through several lifetimes.

the Four Noble Truths,

explains suffering and give ways to cure it. The fourth truth is to follow the Eightfold Path.

what is The Eightfold Path:

it includes "right aspirations" and directs people in achieving the goals of a moral life and enlightenment.

ahimsa

nonviolence

In what ways were religion and society intertwined in ancient India?

the cast system was part of Hinduism

Buddhists

the followers of Buddha, who preached the four noble truths including the eight fold path, leading to Nirvana

what are dalit

untouchable, people did not come in contact with them

whar are the casts?

Brahmins (priestly people), Kshatriyas warriors), Vaishyas (artisans, merchants, tradesmen and farmers), Shudras (labouring classes).

What was the advantage of the cast system?

Despite its inequalities, the caste system ensured a stable social order by giving people a sense of identity. Each caste had a role in Indian society.

who was Siddhartha Gautama

He was born a Hindu prince in 563 B.C. When Gautama became aware of human suffering, he left his home to search for answers. Eventually, he believed he understood the cause and cure for suffering. He became known as the Buddha, or "the Enlightened One."

How does Buddhism differ from Hinduism?

They share many beliefs. However, Buddhism teaches people to seek enlightenment personally, rather than through priests or gods. It also rejects the caste system and teaches that everyone can reach nirvana.

what are the similarities and the difference between Buddhism and Hinduism?

They share many beliefs. However, Buddhism teaches people to seek enlightenment personally, rather than through priests or gods. It also rejects the caste system and teaches that everyone can reach nirvana.