Eastern religion

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary geographic origin?Asia, including South Asia (India), East Asia (China, Japan), and Southeast Asia
2. What is the key spiritual practices?Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, chanting, ritual, ethical cultivation, philosophical study
3. What are Eastern religions?Eastern religions are spiritual traditions that started in Asia, like Hinduism, Buddhism, and others. They teach about life, happiness, and being a good person. They are different from Western religions.
4. Why do Eastern religions talk about karma and reincarnation?They talk about karma because it explains that good actions bring good results and bad actions bring bad results, even after many lives. Reincarnation means a soul can be born again, so we learn from each life.

Samsara: The continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, often seen as a realm of suffering.
Moksha/Nirvana: Liberation from the cycle of samsara; ultimate spiritual freedom and peace.
Dukkha: A fundamental concept in Buddhism referring to suffering, dissatisfaction, or unease.
Wu Wei: A Taoist concept meaning 'non-action' or 'effortless action,' aligning with the natural flow of the Tao.