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Avalokiteshvara(Buddhism)-
"Hearer of the Cries of the world." Appears in many forms according to the particular situation. For example if you are broken down on the side of the road Avalokiteshvara might appear as help. Similar to a gaurdian angel in other religions. TERM 2
Sadhu(Hinduism)-
DEFINITION 2 A sadhu is the mystic practioner of yoga. He is completely dedicated to the reaching moksha. He is a wandering asthetic man. TERM 3
Tanakh(Judiasm)
DEFINITION 3 is the sacred text that is composed of three main parts. The Torah (book of moses), nevium (prophets), and the kevitum (writings). TERM 4
Caliph (Islam)
DEFINITION 4 The head of state in a Caliphate, and the title for the leader of the Islamic Ummah, an Islamic community ruled by Shari'ah. TERM 5
Ka'aba(Islam)
DEFINITION 5 A shrine in the shape of a cube built for Allah built by Abraham and Ishamel. It is the site of a meteorite and also a sacred place of worship for Muslims. A devout Muslim must visit according to the five pillars.
Jahiliyah
"Age of Ignorance" or ignorance of divine guidance.. TERM 7
Sura (Islam)
DEFINITION 7 Arabic name that is used for the chapters of the Holy Koran. 114 Chapters TERM 8
Shema (Judiams)-
DEFINITION 8 People of the book. Grounded in a number of written texts within the Tanakh. TERM 9
Tefillin (Judiasm)-
DEFINITION 9 A cubic box that contains scripture and is to be worn during prayer. It is placed around the forearm, wrist, and hands. There is also a head strap that is worn across the forehead and neck. This is a way for Jews to connect with God by physically wearing the scripture (generally worn by boys over
TERM 10
Apocalypticism (Judiasm)-
DEFINITION 10 "The revvelation of hidden things." A cosmic battle between Good and Evil. Where the head will be resurrected and the faithful will be taken to a new era.
Lama (Buddhism)
Guru or spiritual teacher. Sometimes this can be another form of Avalokiteshvara, an ecample of this would be the Dahli Lama. TERM 17
Prana/Pranayama
(Hinduism)-
DEFINITION 17 Prana means breath and pranayama is the forecful restraint of breathing. It is done by will power and it's goal is to clear the mind and reach a stage of clarity. TERM 18
Ahimsa (Hinduism)
DEFINITION 18 Practice of non violence to not only animals but all of nature. Important also in Buddhism.
