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∆ Spiritual Self
- most intimate, closer part to discover yourself (Sacred = Divine)
- equivalent to inner essence > Inner essence - part of ourselves that connect to sacred being
- enables a person to experience feeling of oneness to a higher being
- gives us deeper meaning & purpose of one life

[ How it develop ]
- it develop through interaction, observation, imitation
factors: family, school, church

∆ Spirituality
- came from latin word "spiritus", meaning breath or lifeforce
- search for the sacred being
- connected with religion

∆ Religion
- according to Rebecca Stein > Religion is a set of cultural beliefs and practices.

[Six characteristics in a religion]

1. A belief in anthropomorphic supernatural being
2. A focus on the sacred supernatural
3.The presence of supernatural power or energy
4.The performance of ritual activities.
5. Articulation of worldview and moral codes.
4. Provide the creation and maintenance of social bonds and social mechanisms.

∆ Rituals
- performance of ceremonial acts.
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∆ Buddhism
- believe life is not a bed of roses — There are sufferings, pain, & frustrations.
- when people suffer, they want to experience the goodness of life and avoid disappointments.
- believe in non violence principle.
- habit known as "reactive cycle", of wanting & hating, like & dislike — can be broken through
meditation, acquiring more wisdom & deeper understanding and accepting of things as they are.
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1. Samantha - mindfulness of breathing and development of loving-kindness (- Metta Bhavana)
2.Vipassana - develop insight into reality.

-→ Acquiring wisdom - studying Buddha teaching

-→ The "Dharma" can achieve a deeper understanding of life.

= Wheel of Dharma =
> Right view - know the truth
> Right intention - free your mind to evil
> Right speech - say nothing that hurt others
> Right action - work for the good of others
> Right livelihood - respect life
> Right effort - resist evil
> Right concentration - practice meditation
> Right mindfulness - control your thoughts

[ Major Buddhist Celebration]

1) Parinirvana Day - (February 15th). Death of historical buddha and his entry into nirvana.
- contemplation for buddha teachings, some monasteries and temples hold meditation retreats,
some open doors for lay people.
2) Buddha Day (wesak) - (May). Buddha's birthday, birth, & passing away of Gautama.
3) Dharma Day - (July). Buddha first teaching/sermon.
4) Padmasambhava Day - (October). Second Buddha.
- Helped in the construction of the 1st Buddhist monastery in Tibet.
5) Sangha Day - (November). Second most important festival. Celebration of sangha honor.
- Chance to reaffirm their commitment to Buddhist practices.
- To some, it only refers to monks and nuns.

∆ Christianity
- Maabot ang eternal if believe in Jesus Christ.
- J.C died sa cross for humanity — save them from sins.
+ Holy Bible - sacred scripture of christians.
- 66 books. Written by 12 apostles
- Old testament - historical background
- New testament - contains all teachings of J.C

[ The Threenity ]
> The God the Father > The God the Son > The God the Holy

[ Two Major Customs sa Christianity ]

1. Sacrament of Baptism - birth of christian, reborn
2. Sacrament of Communion - remembrance of sacrifice ni Jesus.

[ Different Seven Sacraments ]

1. Baptism
2. Eucharist
3. Confirmation
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4. Reconciliation
5. Anointing of the sick
6. Marriage
7. The holy orders

∆ Hinduism
- Covers a wide range of traditional practices. No founder.
- Hindus believe in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. They believe in karma.
+ Vedas - sacred scripture (hymns, collection, and ancient text)

[ Historical epics of hinduism ]

> Mahabharata - contains Dharma, history, and moral codes.
> Ramayana - narrates the life of Raha (a prince).

[ Two Celebrated festivals ]

1) Diwali - life, spiritual life, festival of lights
2) Navratri - festival of nights, victory of good over evil.
3) Vishnu - God of preservation.
4) Brahma - Creator
5) Shiba - Destroyer

∆ Islam
- Belief in Allah — one God.
- Believe in unity.
- Willing submission to God.
> Ummah - community & awareness.
> Mohammed Ali - prophet, received message through an angel.
> Mecca - holiest place.
> Ramadan - sacred month. 1 month of fasting.
+ Quran - Holy book.

[ Five Pillars ng Islam ]

1. Shahadah
2. Salat
3. Zakat
4. Hajj
5. Sawm

[ Two Major Festival of Islam ]

1) Eid al-Fitr - end of ramadan
2) Eid Al-Adha - feast of sacrifice

∆ Judaism
- A belief in one transcendent God who revealed himself to Abraham.
+ Torah - sacred scripture. follow the culture.
[ Five Major Festivals ]
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1. Rosh Hashanah
2. Yom Kippur
3. Pesach - passover
4. Shavuot
5. Sukkot
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