CAS RN 106 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Theravada, Vajrayana, Mahayana
26 Apr 2016
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The view that whether god exists or not is unknown. Agnosticism is a doctrine rather than a religion. Atheism is contrasted with theism the belief that there is no god. Asceticism a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures in many religious traditions. Asceticism is for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Buddhist believe that anatman(no soul), anicca (impernance) and dukkha(suffering) are the three characteristics of all existence. Karma the discipline of action karma yoga referred to ritual action. Bhati yoga affirms that to release from samsara, we need love. Dharma is one the four different aims in life. Hindus believe that moksha is the ultimate goal in life. The cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Hindus view samsara as a realm of suffering and wish to escape it. Amitabh is the principle buddha in pure land buddhism. Arhat distinguished himself from the rest of humanity by wisdom. Bardo: the intermediate state between death and rebirth.
