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 a 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.