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Lesson 2 Discussion Board_Introduction to World Religion

Lesson 2 Discussion Board_Introduction to World Religion

Q Respond to the following: Hinduism looks to Moksha. Buddhism looks to enlightenment to obtain Nirvana. Define both, then explain how each of these concepts operates for a follower to arrive at either holy destination. What must happen in life? Be as detailed in your response as possible to demonstrate your command of the reading material, especially concerning how reincarnation enters into these separate faiths.

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Whether the Hindu concept of Moksha or the Buddhism concept of Nirvana, both aim to achieve a mental state of being, that provides not only a direction but also attainment of peace and oneness with the Supreme Being and also with the self. In Hinduism, to attain Moksha means to be aligned with the path of being that is conscious about the karma, the inana, and the bhakti. In Buddhism,