Monday, December 8, 2014

Buddhism Continued-

Four Noble Truths:

There is suffering

Attachment to desire is the origin of suffering

There is a cessation of suffering

The Eightfold Path will lead to the cessation of suffering


THE EIGHTFOLD PATH

  1. Right view
  2. Right intention
  3. Right speech
  4. Right action
  5. Right livelihood
  6. Right effort
  7. Right mindfulness 
  8. Right dedication

Judaism

Number of adherents: 14-18 million (ninth)
Call them: Jews
Geographic Location: Israel
Founder: Abraham (?) 


Holy Book: Talmud - Torah (the first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)

Beliefs: ethical monotheism - God is one, and concerned with the actions of humankind.
Ten Commandments -- 13 Principles of Faith

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