Monday, December 8, 2014

more on five major religions

More on buddhism:
There are 4 noble truths

  • there is suffering
  • attachment to desire is the origin of suffering
  • there is a cessation (stop) of suffering
  • the eightfold path will lead to the cessation of suffering
The eightfold path
  • right view
  • right intention
  • right speech
  • right action
  • right livelihood
  • right effort
  • right mindfulness
  • right dedication
Judaism:
  • 14 - 18 million adherents
  • called Jews
  • location: Israel
  • founder: Abraham
  • holy book: Talmud, Torah (first 5 books of the Old Testament)
  • beliefs: ethical monotheism - God is one and concerned with the actions of humankind, 10 commandments, 13 principals of faith

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