7205059059 | Diaspora | is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale. Can also refer to the movement of the population from its original homeland. | 0 | |
7205061643 | Caste System | is a form of social stratification characterized by endogamy, hereditary transmission of a lifestyle which often includes an occupation, status in a hierarchy, and customary social interaction and exclusion. A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life | 1 | |
7309290447 | Reincarnation | The rebirth of a soul in a new body or is the philosophical or religious concept that an aspect of a living being starts a new life in a different physical body or form after each biological death. | 2 | |
7309287893 | Asceticism | is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Can also be defined as Severe self discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence | 3 | |
7309286541 | Bodhisattva | is the Sanskrit term for anyone who, motivated by great compassion, has generated, which is a spontaneous wish and a compassionate mind to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings | 4 | |
7309283405 | Dao/Tao | is a Chinese word signifying 'way', 'path', 'route', 'road', 'choose', 'key'. | ![]() | 5 |
7309278734 | Animism | is the religious belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. | 6 | |
7309278735 | Scriptures | sacred or religious writings that are regarded as authoritative. | 7 | |
7309276409 | Missionaries | is a member of a religious group sent into an area to proselytize and/or perform ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care, and economic development. | 8 | |
7309274529 | Confucianism | is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. Can also be defined as a system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius. | 9 | |
7309283406 | Filial Piety | is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors. | 10 | |
7309272951 | Ancestor Veneration | Honoring deceased ancestors For example Mexico's Day of the dead. is based on love and respect for the deceased. | 11 | |
7309281913 | Monastic | is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. | 12 | |
7309280532 | Shamanism | is a practice that involves a practitioner reaching altered states of consciousness in order to perceive and interact with a spirit world and channel these transcendental energies into this world. | 13 | |
7309270494 | Laypeople | anyone that is not in the religious life or can be defined as all members who are not members of the clergy, usually including any non-ordained members of religious institutes. | 14 | |
7309270495 | Lanteen Sail | utilized to steer ships (from dar-al-islam) Can also be defined as a triangular sail (wikipedia) | 15 |
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