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Comparing World Religions And Philosophies. Q: Define the terms religion and philosophy. How are they similar? How are they Different?

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1 Comparing World Religions And Philosophies

2 Q: Define the terms religion and philosophy. How are they similar? How are they Different?

3 Major beliefs of Hinduism Ganesha

4 The Laws of Manu (1500 BC) 31. Let (the first part of) a Brahmana's name (denote something) auspicious, a Kshatriya's be connected with power, and a Vaisya's with wealth, but a Sudra's (express something) contemptible. 32. (The second part of) a Brahmana's (name) shall be (a word) implying happiness, of a Kshatriya's (a word) implying protection, of a Vaisya's (a term) expressive of thriving, and of a Sudra's (an expression) denoting service. Fordham.edu

5 The Caste System Brahmans Kshatriyas Vaisyas Sudras UNTOUCHABLES

6 Buddhism

7 The Four Noble Truths 1.Life means suffering 2.Suffering is caused by desire 3.One can end suffering by ending desire 4.Following the Eightfold Path will help people to overcome desire

8 The Eightfold Path The right views The right intentions The right speech The right conduct The right livelihood The right effort The right mindfulness The right meditation


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