Upanisads
Religious Studies 273 with Brackenridge at University of Wisconsin - Madison
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By: Margaret Brako
Textbook:
Chinese Religious Traditions (Religions of the World Series)
Sources of Indian Tradition: From the Beginning to 1800 (Introduction to Oriental Civilizations)
Created: 2008-11-11
Size: 8 flashcards
Views: 22
Textbook:
Chinese Religious Traditions (Religions of the World Series)Sources of Indian Tradition: From the Beginning to 1800 (Introduction to Oriental Civilizations)
Created: 2008-11-11
Size: 8 flashcards
Views: 22
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Jnana
knowledge;
when obtaining jnana, you have a goal of finding truths in order to expel illusions in our perception and understanding of this "reality".
also helps toward the goal of moksa
when obtaining jnana, you have a goal of finding truths in order to expel illusions in our perception and understanding of this "reality".
also helps toward the goal of moksa
duhka
literal, painful suffering that occurs in human life;
differentiates upanisadic samsara from buddhist definition - duhka explains why it is necessary to transcend this world
differentiates upanisadic samsara from buddhist definition - duhka explains why it is necessary to transcend this world
atman
individual, eternal soul;
the labels and classifications of the self build our illusions of separate beings which prevents one from realizing the ultimate truth (that all is one), keeping he/she in samsara
the labels and classifications of the self build our illusions of separate beings which prevents one from realizing the ultimate truth (that all is one), keeping he/she in samsara
moksa
freedom, leaving samsara;
this is the transcendence that ends our suffering in human world (main goal of upan) - occurs when all bad karma removed and on realizes the ultimate truth
this is the transcendence that ends our suffering in human world (main goal of upan) - occurs when all bad karma removed and on realizes the ultimate truth
samsara
cycle of birth, death and rebirth. characterized by duhka;
defines the human life cycle. this is what we must escape to live happily
defines the human life cycle. this is what we must escape to live happily
yoga
discipline;
used in pursuit of knowledge (to achieve moksa)
used in pursuit of knowledge (to achieve moksa)
karma
human actions have a result or, moral consequence;
this is what determines our placement or transcendence from samsara
this is what determines our placement or transcendence from samsara
Brahman
the ultimate reality, indescribable and characterless;
however, does characterize the ultimate truth that all is one, or brahman=atman. when one realizes they are part of brahman, they will enter moksa and suffering ends
however, does characterize the ultimate truth that all is one, or brahman=atman. when one realizes they are part of brahman, they will enter moksa and suffering ends
About this deck
By: Margaret Brako
Textbook: Chinese Religious Traditions (Religions of the World Series)
Sources of Indian Tradition: From the Beginning to 1800 (Introduction to Oriental Civilizations)
Created: 2008-11-11
Size: 8 flashcards
Views: 22
Textbook:
Chinese Religious Traditions (Religions of the World Series)Sources of Indian Tradition: From the Beginning to 1800 (Introduction to Oriental Civilizations)
Created: 2008-11-11
Size: 8 flashcards
Views: 22
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