Is a Paraglider the same thing as a Parachute?

No. A Paraglider is similar to a modern, steerable skydiving canopy, but different in several important ways. The Paraglider is foot-launched, so there is no 'drogue chute' or 'slider', and the construction is generally much lighter as it doesn't have to withstand the sudden shock of opening at high velocities. Also, a Paraglider usually has more cells and thinner risers than a parachute.