Religious+Terms

Buddhism = Light Green Christianity = Dark Red Confucianism = Light Blue Hinduism = Black Indigenous Religions = Purple Islam = Dark Green Judaism = Light Red Sikhism = Dark Blue

2 terms per person related to the religion. Defnitions only. Initals after what you did. Color coded (MS).

Chac-The hooked-nose god of rain and lightning(ET) Bolon Tzacab- The Mayan god of royal descent(ET) Acariya-Teacher DF Anatta-Not self, egolessness DF  Nirvana-the state of final liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth(ET) Zen Buddhism- Buddhism focused on achiving enlightenment through meditation. (ET) **Anand** - A state of bliss which defies description. (EP) **Sikh** - a student or learner of the religious order founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century (WJ) **Khanda** - the emblem of the Sikh nation named after the double edged sword in the middle (WJ) **Artha**- means wealth and in Sikh culture it is acceptable to acquire wealth, but not let it become an end to itself.(S.S) **Bhog**- the ceremony marking the conclusion of the path. (S.S.)

**Chih** (zhih) - wisdom, moral understanding or judegment, one of the four virtues Mencius' seed or sprout theory (EP) **Chun-tzu** - superior man, gentleman, noble, scholar - the superior man is a model that the students are to emulate along with the sages and good kings of old (WJ) **Emulation** - modeling oneself after moral examples (WJ) **Analects** - Confucianism texts written. A code of life to follow. (S.S.) **Jen/Ren-** Love for fellow beings. (S.S.)

**Reformation-** A movement which resulted in the formation of the Protestant branch of Christianity. A reforming of Christianity which eliminated certain doctrines and practices of Catholicism which were deemed incorrect. (SF) **Protestantism**- The branch of Christianity which broke off from the Roman Catholic church at the time of the Reformation. (SF)
 * __ Bible __** - The sacred text which records the major figures in Christianity, including Jesus. Contains Old and New Testament. (MG)
 * __ Lent __** - The remembrance of the period of time leading up to and including Christ's death on the cross. (MG)

Kami- ancient gods or spirits for Shinto.(LG) Kojiki- "Records of Ancient Matters", it is one of the books of Shinto.(LG) Braman- the supreme reality of Hinduism.(LG) Reincarnation- the process of coming back in a different life next. (LG)

Quran-The holy book of Islamic people.(TW) Analects-The sayings and teachings of Confucius put into a book for people to worship. (TW)

Hajj- the journey to mecca once in a persons life. one of the five pillars. (SJ) Zakat- the giving money or charity also one of the five pillars. (SJ). Kaaba- Small hut in the middle of the great mosque, holds a sacred stone given from Allah. (ZB)

**Bhikkhu**- A Buddhist monk who depends on the generosity of others for his basic necessities. (AC) **Sangha**- The Buddhist monastic order. Literally traslated as "group" or "community." Also may refer to the lay community. (AC)

__**Buddha-**__ The Awakened One, The Enlightened one (WS) **__Dukkha__- Suffering, misery, woe, pain, ill, sorrow, trouble, discomfort, unsatisfactoriness (WS)**

Animism- Spirits inhabit nature and influence forces of nature.(AC) Indigenous Religions- local religions of Native tribes in a specific area. (AC)

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Mosque- House of worship where muslims can come to worship but is not mandatory. (ZB) Ying- Yang- the symbol of the Toaism religion and also symbolizes peace and harmony. (SJ) pu- means uncarved block. (SJ)

Surah - a chapter of the Qur'an. (BH) Qibla - the direction which the prayer must face.(BH) Baka- Another name for Makkah(MG) Gheenbah- Talking evil about someone n his or her absence.(MG) Barmitzvah- coming of age, Gift of money, Alot of studying (ZB) chacham- a wise man DF Chelev-Forbidden animal fats DF  Torah- Jewish holy book. Read in arabic (ZB)

__**Chinkon**__- Shinto spiritual exercises __**Guji**__- High Priest

Ekaggata- One pointedness (of mind) concentration.(MG) Pama- Wisdom, insight(MG)

**Chola**- Clothing of the Guru, also applied to the coverings of the nishan sahib at a gurdwara. (SF) **Dhadi**- One who sings the praises of God. (SF)

__Jesus:__ The sacred leader of Christianity﻿ (B.B) __The Bible:__ The sacred text of the Holy word of God (B.B)  __Confucius:__ The very well- known educational teacher (B.B)  __The Yin - Yang:__ Ancient Chinese understanding how things work the circle stands for  Everything  and the  White and Black  stands for things fusing together and having everthing to happen. (B.B)

For more information: Christianity This website gives a few vocab words of the Christianity religion. Also gives definitions. (MG) Sihkism Terminology This website gives a long list of words associated with Sikhism. (S.S.)

[|Timeline for Christianity]- This website will will lead you too a timline, it's a very descriptive timeline. It has times and dates and important key facts. (SF) eMuseam ﻿This website shows important symbols and statures for Hinduism.(LG) Japan Guide.com ﻿ ﻿This website talks a little more about Shinto and how it relates to Japan.(LG) the five pillars. this website site shows the 5 pillars. (SJ) taoism This give you a little more intell about taoism. (SJ) Buddhist Glossary﻿Fairly self explanitory. Does its thing DF [|Sikhism Information] -  This is a very informative website that gives you symbols, text, and important traditions in the Sikhism faith. (SF) JEWISH GLOSSARY Fairly self explanitory. A glossary of jewish terms DF