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128 books/chapters
means 'to sit under a tree with a guru'
Emphasize medications, fasting, silence, avoidance of sex |
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| Bhagavad Gita forms 18 chapters (25-43) of the Mahabhrata, the largest epic ever written |
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There are atleast 100 gods in this book
‘Rig’ means praise.
1028 in hyms |
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Contains hymns to be recited during sacrificial ceremony
Instructions on how to carry out rituals |
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Contains hymns to be chanted with appropriate music
Ahinsa= respect for life |
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Contains spells against demons, protection against sickness, snakes, etc.
Emphasizes house worship, how priest should visit homes, help carry out religious ceremonie |
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o I take refuge in Buddha
o I take refuge in Dharma(his teachings)
o U take refuge in Sanga |
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• Life/existence is suffering (dukkha)
• Suffering is caused by desire (tishna)
• Desire must be overcome
• Desire is overcome by joining monastic life (Sanga) (you aren’t allowed to marry, sex, drink)
• Buddha doesn’t like sex desire |
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o Hinayana or Theravada (small vehicle or boat)
o Mahayana
o Vajryana (Diamond) |
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