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All dharmic religions emerged from India's vast subcontinent.
All dharmic religions emerged from India's vast subcontinent.
True (A)
There is an exact and specific translation of the word dharma in the western languages.
There is an exact and specific translation of the word dharma in the western languages.
False (B)
Hinduism is the largest religion in the world.
Hinduism is the largest religion in the world.
False (B)
Majority of Buddhists live in India.
Majority of Buddhists live in India.
The belief in dharma is central to the fundamental teachings of all dharmic religions.
The belief in dharma is central to the fundamental teachings of all dharmic religions.
Hinduism and Buddhism are among the dharmic religions.
Hinduism and Buddhism are among the dharmic religions.
Hinduism is the world’s largest religion.
Hinduism is the world’s largest religion.
Around 80% of India's population practices Hinduism.
Around 80% of India's population practices Hinduism.
Hinduism is a missionary religion like Christianity and Islam.
Hinduism is a missionary religion like Christianity and Islam.
Sikhism arose in the fifteenth century C.E. with Hindu and Buddhist influences.
Sikhism arose in the fifteenth century C.E. with Hindu and Buddhist influences.
Buddhism is practiced by approximately 7% to 8% of the world's population.
Buddhism is practiced by approximately 7% to 8% of the world's population.
Mahayana Buddhism is practiced in China, Japan, and Mongolia.
Mahayana Buddhism is practiced in China, Japan, and Mongolia.
Theravada Buddhism is practiced by 150 million people in Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.
Theravada Buddhism is practiced by 150 million people in Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.
Mahayana Buddhism is a major branch of Buddhism.
Mahayana Buddhism is a major branch of Buddhism.
China has the largest population of Buddhist adherents at approximately 244 million.
China has the largest population of Buddhist adherents at approximately 244 million.
Theravada Buddhism is also known as the 'Southern School of Buddhism.'
Theravada Buddhism is also known as the 'Southern School of Buddhism.'
Theravada Buddhism has never seen any drastic or radical schisms in its history. (True/False)
Theravada Buddhism has never seen any drastic or radical schisms in its history. (True/False)
Siddhartha Gautama was born between 563 B.C.E. and 480 B.C.E. (True/False)
Siddhartha Gautama was born between 563 B.C.E. and 480 B.C.E. (True/False)
Siddhartha Gautama was born into the Kshatriya caste. (True/False)
Siddhartha Gautama was born into the Kshatriya caste. (True/False)
Buddhism has been around for over 2,500 years. (True/False)
Buddhism has been around for over 2,500 years. (True/False)
The sage Siddhartha Gautama was born in modern-day Nepal. (True/False)
The sage Siddhartha Gautama was born in modern-day Nepal. (True/False)
According to legend, Queen Mahamaya dreamed of a brilliant white light during the time of Siddhartha's conception. (True/False)
According to legend, Queen Mahamaya dreamed of a brilliant white light during the time of Siddhartha's conception. (True/False)
There have been drastic and radical schisms in the history of Theravada Buddhism. (True/False)
There have been drastic and radical schisms in the history of Theravada Buddhism. (True/False)
Buddhist sects have generally had negative relationships with other subgroups. (True/False)
Buddhist sects have generally had negative relationships with other subgroups. (True/False)
Siddhartha Gautama's original teachings have been preserved with pristine purity. (True/False)
Siddhartha Gautama's original teachings have been preserved with pristine purity. (True/False)
Buddhist doctrines are generally agreed upon by all emerging Buddhist sects. (True/False)
Buddhist doctrines are generally agreed upon by all emerging Buddhist sects. (True/False)
Study Notes
Dharmic Religions
- Dharmic religions originated from the Indian subcontinent.
- The concept of dharma is central to the teachings of all dharmic religions.
Hinduism
- Hinduism is the largest religion in the world.
- Around 80% of India's population practices Hinduism.
- Hinduism is not a missionary religion, contrary to popular belief.
Buddhism
- Buddhism is practiced by approximately 7% to 8% of the world's population.
- There are two main branches of Buddhism: Mahayana and Theravada.
- Mahayana Buddhism is practiced in China, Japan, and Mongolia.
- Theravada Buddhism is practiced by 150 million people in Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.
- China has the largest population of Buddhist adherents at approximately 244 million.
Siddhartha Gautama
- Siddhartha Gautama was born between 563 B.C.E. and 480 B.C.E.
- Siddhartha Gautama was born into the Kshatriya caste.
- He was born in modern-day Nepal.
- According to legend, Queen Mahamaya dreamed of a brilliant white light during the time of Siddhartha's conception.
Buddhist History
- Buddhism has been around for over 2,500 years.
- There have been no drastic or radical schisms in the history of Theravada Buddhism.
- Buddhist sects have generally had peaceful relationships with other subgroups.
- Siddhartha Gautama's original teachings have not been preserved with pristine purity.
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Explore the shared origins and fundamental teachings of dharmic religions such as Hinduism and the branches of Buddhism. Delve into the central concept of dharma and its interpretations within these religious traditions.
