Siddhartha Discussion One Chapters one and Two
Insatiable: Unquenchable thirst or hunger
Satya: hindu concept of absolute truth
Ascetic: a person or act that denies physical comforts in the interest of spiritual growth
Samsara- The wheel of reincarnation
Nirvana- freedom from samsara
Vedas- Hindu holy texts attributed to Brahma
What do you feel is the purpose of your life? What is it? Or Do human beings have a purpose in life? If so, what happens if that purpose is not met?
What questions do you have about the reading you did for today? About Hinduism? Buddhism?
What steps in the heroic cycle did you see?
How did Siddhartha grow as a person in this reading?
Describe Siddhartha and Govinda’s relationship.