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45 Cards in this Set
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Karma
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In Indian religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Jain and Sikh, Karma is the concept of action or deed causing the entire cause and effect cycle
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Hajj
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The fifth pillar of Islam, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabi
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Shudra
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The second to lowest category in the traditional five-sect division caste system
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Sangha
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Buddhist term to describe a common group with a common goal
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Dianetics
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Set of ideas and practices between the mind, body and was invented by Ron L Hubbard
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Four Noble Truths
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An important principle in Buddhism taught in the Sutra
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Tian
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The Confucius idea of Heaven,
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Dharma
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An important aspect in Hinduism which means someones duty. In Hinduism and Buddhism one tries to live in accordance with the Dharma
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Vajrayana
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A complex and multifaceted system of Buddhist thought, Its main scriptures are called Tantras
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Filial Piety
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is one of the virtues to be held above else which is to have respect for elders and ancestors
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Antichrist
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In christian theology, it is a leader who fulfills Biblical prophecies concerning an adversary to Christ. Similiar to Christ in deceptive manner, will seemingly provide the need of the people but in the end will deny salvation
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Theravada
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The oldest surviving Buddhist school. It is a very conservative practice and generally closest to Buddhism
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Samsara
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The "continuous flow", the cycle of life, birth, death and rebirth within Hinduism, Buddhism, Bon, Jainism, Sikhism, and other Indian religions
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Qi
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In Chinese culture, Qi is often translated as energy flow. It is basically the essence and energy of life
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Ksatriya
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Means Warrior in one of the four varnas in Hinduism
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Nirvana
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A central concept in Indian religions. In Hindu its union with the Supreme Being through moksha (the liberation of Samsara). In Buddhism it is the perfect piece of mind free from craving, anger and more.
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Ahimsa
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Term that means to do no harm and that includes all aspect of life. If violence is to occur, inflict as little as possible
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Yin - Yang
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Used to describe how polar or seemingly contrary things are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world and how they give rise to each other.
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Apocalypse
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The Christian idea of the end of the world. Christians will be saved and all others killed in a final battle on earth.
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Langar
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is a Sikh and Sufi religious practice and it gives out free food. Usually its all vegetarian food to ensure everyone can eat.
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Zen
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is a school of Buddhist thought. A Japanese term that means meditative state
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Brahmin
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The priestly cast in the Hindu Caste system. The top Ruling class of the caste
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Yoga
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refers to the traditional physical and mental disciplines in original India
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Male Continence
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A belief in not ejaculating when having sex held by the Oneida community. A male may insert and have intercourse but avoid crisis. Made by John Humphrey Noyes
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Feng Shui
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An ancient Chinese system of aesthtics believed to use the law of both Heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive qi or energy.
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Aberee
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In scienetology, this is the opposite of what it means to be Clear. You have bad perception. Irrational. Through auditing one can learn to process thoughts rationally.
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Mahayana
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Mahayana is one of the two main existing branches of Buddhism and term for classification of Buddhist philosophies and practice. Mahayana tradition is the larger of the two major traditions of Buddhism existing today. More liberal rather than Theravada
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Vaisya
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A class in the Hinduism caste system. For the most part it consists of merchants, cattle herders and artisans.
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De
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De is a key concept in Chinese philosophy, usually translated "inherent character; inner power; integrity, moral character; virtue morality."
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Dao
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While the word itself literally translates as 'way', 'path' or 'route' or sometimes more loosely as 'doctrine' or 'principle' it is generally used to signify the primordial essence or fundamental aspect of the universe
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Clear
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One of two levels a practitioner can achieve on the way to personal salvation. A state of clear is reached when a person becomes free of the influence of engrams, unwanted emotions or painful traumas not readily available to the conscious mind. Scientologists believe that human beings harbor memories of past lives, and that by applying dianetics they can reach clear
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Khalsa
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The 10th guru in the Sikh tadition, Guru Gobind Singh, instituted new practices in the Sikh system. Khalsa's are initiated and have 5 distinguishing signs of membership that separate from other forms of sikhism and they are 1) Uncut Hair and have a turban 2)Comb to symbolize cleanliness, purity 3) Sword, Defense 4) Ring, steel on wrist 5) Don't take off shorts
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Jina
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in Jainism, a Jina is a human being who achieves enlightenment (perfect knowledge) through asceticism and who then becomes a role-model teacher for those seeking spiritual guidance
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Oneida
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Oneida community was a religious commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in in Oneida, New York. Complex Marriage, male Continence,
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Tantra
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Seen in the Vajrayana school of Buddhism. Culmination of two other Big schools. Dali Lama is seen as 14th Boddhi Satfa. World around us is problem/illucery. Energy points in body, aggressive spiritual practices.
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Malcolm X
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African American Muslim minister, public speaker, and human rights activist. While in prison he joined the Nation of Islam. Became a Sunni Muslim and made a pilgrimage to Mecca
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Siddhartha Gautama
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The Supreme Buddha and the founder of Buddhist teachings...Had a pretty normal childhood until he saw the horrors of the world.
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Maras
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The demon who tempted Gautama Buddha by trying to seduce him with the vision of beautiful woman who, in various legends, are often said to be Mara's daughter. He is a tempter, distracting humans from practicing the spiritual life by making the mundane alluring or the negative seem positive.
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Krishna
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a hindu deity, regarded as an avatar of Vishnu. Gives Arjuna guidance in the Bhagavad-Gita. Ninth incarnation of the god Vishu. Convinces arjuna to fulfill his Dharma (duty) which is to fight against his family because he is a warrior and part of the Ksatriya caste.
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L. Ron Hubbard
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American Science fiction writer, wrote the theory dianetics, writings became the guiding texts for the Church of Scientology
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Confucius
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His philosophy emphasized personal and government morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. His teachings may be found in the Analects of Confucuius
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Colonel Olcott
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Olcott is considered a Buddhist modernist for his efforts in interpreting Buddhism through a Westernized lens, He wrote the text of Buddhist Catechism
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Arjuna
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Pandav, was swayed by Krishna to fulfill his Dharma in the BG, part of the warrior class, in the BG was in the dilemma of fighting with his family and Krishna revealed himself in his true form to Arjuna in BG.
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Allen Ginsberg
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Wrote "The Lion For Real" and other poems. A member of the beat generation. He used drugs and other narcotics often to free himself during his writing.
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Mahavira
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Established what are today considered to be the central tenets of Jainism. According to Jain tradition, he was the 24th and last Tirthankara. Grew up as a prince but at age 30 he gave up his kingdom, spent 12 years meditating as an ascetic and rest of his life teaching/spreading Janism
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