Discussion:
Complete the chart use sources and response the question:
RELIGION: Buddhism
Cosmogony - View of Origin of the universe:
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View of the Nature of the Sacred (i.e., of "God," "Ultimate Reality," "gods," "spirits," "forces, ... whatever term it uses):
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View of Human Nature; Understanding of Humanity:
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View of Good /Evil, Right/Wrong; Morality; Key Values:
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View of "Salvation," "Fulfillment," "Attainment of Life's Purpose":
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View of death and "afterlife" (if any):
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Key Practices and Rituals:
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Celebrations and Festivals:
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Q: Buddhism originated as a "reform" movement within Hinduism. Identify particular elements in Hinduism that Buddhism tried to change; what was the "problem" Buddhism was trying to "fix" in each instance?