Eastern Philosophy and Spiritual Concepts Quiz

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Which term refers to the infinite spirit and the ground of all existence in Hinduism?

  • Atman
  • Brahmin
  • Buddha
  • Brahman (correct)

What does the term 'nirvana' refer to in Buddhism?

  • A form of meditation
  • A goal of extinguishing sorrow's cause (correct)
  • A sacred scripture
  • A type of Buddhist priest

What is the term 'saguna' associated with in Hindu philosophy?

  • With qualities, with form (correct)
  • Infinite spirit
  • Formless absolute
  • Dissolution and annihilation

In Jainism, who are the Svetambara?

<p>White-clad Jain ascetics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'dharma' in Hinduism?

<p>Duty, religion, law, also a god (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'siddhi' refer to in South Asian religious context?

<p>Special or magical power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one major significance of the Mahabharata for Hinduism?

<p>It is a major epic that includes the Bhagavad Gita (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Sramana movement?

<p>Questioning movement out of which Buddhism, Jainism, and the Upaniá¹£ads emerged (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Theosophical Society most associated with?

<p>Occultism and South Asian religious teachings on yoga (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Baul community?

<p>Musical yogis and fakirs of Bengal not bound by any single religion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the Baul community?

<p>Emphasis on music and poetry in their spiritual practice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets the Baul apart from many other religious practitioners in Bengal?

<p>Their rejection of orthodox religious norms and practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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