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Brahman

Hindu creative principle which lies realized in the whole world, universal soul

Hindu creative principle which lies realized in the whole world, universal soul

Atman

Atman is part of the universal brahman, with which it can commune or even fuse. So fundamental was the atman deemed to be that certain circles identified it with brahman.

Atman is part of the universal brahman, with which it can commune or even fuse. So fundamental was the atman deemed to be that certain circles identified it with brahman.

Vedas

A large body of texts originating in ancient India in Vedic Sanskrit the texts, the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.

A large body of texts originating in ancient India in Vedic Sanskrit the texts, the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.

Sanskrit

Primary sacred language of Hinduism, a philosophical language in Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.

Primary sacred language of Hinduism, a philosophical language in Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.

Aryans

Vedic Indic people who migrated into the Indian subcontinent about 1500 BCE.

Vedic Indic people who migrated into the Indian subcontinent about 1500 BCE.

Dharma

Religious and moral law governing individual conduct and is one of the four ends of life

Religious and moral law governing individual conduct and is one of the four ends of life

Karma

Spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual influence the future of that individual.

Spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual influence the future of that individual.

Reincarnation

The religious or philosophical concept that the soul or spirit, after biological death, can begin a new life in a new body.

The religious or philosophical concept that the soul or spirit, after biological death, can begin a new life in a new body.

Varna

Sanskrit word which means character, quality or nature, describing the division of classes

Sanskrit word which means character, quality or nature, describing the division of classes

Brahmin

Highest caste in the brahman caste system, representative of the mouth of Brahma meant to carry out religious word

Highest caste in the brahman caste system, representative of the mouth of Brahma meant to carry out religious word

Kshatriya

Second highest caste within the brahman caste system, representative of the arms of Brahma and meant to carry out warrior duty

Second highest caste within the brahman caste system, representative of the arms of Brahma and meant to carry out warrior duty

Vaishya

Third highest caste within the brahman caste system, representing the thighs of Brahma,Indian traders were widely credited for the spread of Indian culture to regions as far as southeast Asia.

Third highest caste within the brahman caste system, representing the thighs of Brahma,Indian traders were widely credited for the spread of Indian culture to regions as far as southeast Asia.

Sudra

Fourth highest caste within the Brahman caste system Sudras are said to come from the feet of Brahma and are meant to carry out labour

Fourth highest caste within the Brahman caste system Sudras are said to come from the feet of Brahma and are meant to carry out labour

Untouchable

Not even within the caste system, meant to manage dead bodies

Not even within the caste system, meant to manage dead bodies

Buddhism

Religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama and the principle that all life is suffering

Religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama and the principle that all life is suffering

Nirvana

The major goal of Buddhism, maximum level of enlightenment, transcending

The major goal of Buddhism, maximum level of enlightenment, transcending

4 Noble Truths

The foundation of Buddhism. The truths are:The truth of suffering (dukkha)The truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya)The truth of the end of suffering (nirhodha)The truth of the path that frees us from suffering (magga)

The foundation of Buddhism. The truths are:The truth of suffering (dukkha)The truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya)The truth of the end of suffering (nirhodha)The truth of the path that frees us from suffering (magga)

8 Fold Path

How to end suffering according to Buddha

How to end suffering according to Buddha

Ashoka

Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 269 to 232 BCE, introducing the relevance and important widespread of Buddhism

Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 269 to 232 BCE, introducing the relevance and important widespread of Buddhism

Stupa

Place of meditation and worship for Buddhist monks typically with a round structure

Place of meditation and worship for Buddhist monks typically with a round structure

Edict

Legally binding command or decision.

Legally binding command or decision.

Veneration of Ancestors

Beliefs that the dead have a continued existence, and may possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living.

Beliefs that the dead have a continued existence, and may possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living.

Mandate of Heaven

Ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that heaven granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.

Ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that heaven granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.

Dao

Tao or Dao is a Chinese concept signifying 'way', 'path', 'route', or sometimes more loosely, 'doctrine' or 'principle'.

Tao or Dao is a Chinese concept signifying 'way', 'path', 'route', or sometimes more loosely, 'doctrine' or 'principle'.

Zhou

An Ancient Chinese dynasty that lived by legalist morale.

An Ancient Chinese dynasty that lived by legalist morale.

Confucianism

A system of philosophical and "ethical-sociopolitical teachings" sometimes described as a religion, based on the teachings of Confucius, highly relevant in Ancient China.

A system of philosophical and "ethical-sociopolitical teachings" sometimes described as a religion, based on the teachings of Confucius, highly relevant in Ancient China.

Analects

Collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries, traditionally believed to have been written by Confucius' followers

Collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries, traditionally believed to have been written by Confucius' followers

Filial Piety

Virtue of respect for one's father, elders, and ancestors.

Virtue of respect for one's father, elders, and ancestors.

Legalism

Strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, especially to the letter rather than the spirit.

Strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, especially to the letter rather than the spirit.

Daoism

A philosophical, ethical or religious tradition of Chinese origin, or faith of Chinese exemplification, that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.

A philosophical, ethical or religious tradition of Chinese origin, or faith of Chinese exemplification, that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.

Yin/Yang

Opposite chi energies that can't exist without each other, maintaining balance of nature

Opposite chi energies that can't exist without each other, maintaining balance of nature

Qin

First imperial dynasty of Ancient China, lasting from 221 to 206 BCE.

First imperial dynasty of Ancient China, lasting from 221 to 206 BCE.

Eunuch

A castrated male, tended to be guards

A castrated male, tended to be guards

Polis

Literally means city in Greek. It can also mean citizenship and body of citizens.

Literally means city in Greek. It can also mean citizenship and body of citizens.

Hoplites

Citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. Their main tactic was the phalanx formation.

Citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. Their main tactic was the phalanx formation.

Phalanx

Rectangular mass military formation, usually composed entirely of heavy infantry armed with spears, pikes, sarissas, or similar weapons.

Rectangular mass military formation, usually composed entirely of heavy infantry armed with spears, pikes, sarissas, or similar weapons.

Tyrant

A cruel and absolute ruler.

A cruel and absolute ruler.

Oligarchy

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Tyranny

Rule by persons who lack legitimacy, whether they be malign or benevolent.

Rule by persons who lack legitimacy, whether they be malign or benevolent.

Helots

Subjugated population group that formed the main population of Laconia and Messenia (areas ruled by Sparta).

Subjugated population group that formed the main population of Laconia and Messenia (areas ruled by Sparta).

Sophists

A paid teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in ancient Greece

A paid teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in ancient Greece

Rhetoric

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

Socratic Method

Form of inquiry and discussion between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.

Form of inquiry and discussion between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.

Epicurianism

System of philosophy based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus

System of philosophy based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus