Hinduism Introduction to Hinduism 15 slides and lots

Hinduism Introduction to Hinduism 15 slides and lots of activities

Introduction to Hinduism ● ● ● Starter: Do you know this symbol? How many things about it can you tell your neighbour?

Introduction to Hinduism ● Big picture: ● Hinduism as a topic with titles like Gods and goddesses, Diwali, karma, moksha, caste system, mahatma Ghandi … ●

Introduction to Hinduism ● Outcomes ● All must learn key facts about Hinduism and its origin. Most should understand why Hinduism has many Gods and goddesses Some could identify cycles in life resembling the cycle of creation ● ●

Introduction to Hinduism ● Keywords: Creator, preserver, destroyer, ignorance ● Discuss the keywords on your table. ●

Introduction to Hinduism ● Activity 1: ● How many gods of Hinduism do you know: Find out in the classroom without moving from your seat You can ask a neighbour or to the table next to you… ● ● ● First one to get 10 valid names gets a merit

Introduction to Hinduism ● ● Did you know In Hinduism, there is only one God called Brahman. “It” ( He, and She) Takes many forms.

Introduction to Hinduism ● ● The Hindu God has 3 main forms: Creator: Brahma Preserver: Vishnu Destroyer: Shiva ● ● ● Which of these roles in your opinion is the most important to Brahman? Raise 1 finger if you think creator Raise 2 fingers if you think preserver Raise 3 fingers if you think destroyer

Which image represents Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva? Why?

Introduction to Hinduism ● How can someone who breaks things work with someone who makes things? ● My little story about the eggs they broke to bake the cake my dog ate. ● Write a full sentence in rough into your book

Introduction to Hinduism ● Swap books and discuss ● Now report back to teacher

Introduction to Hinduism ● ● Hindus believe that they work together but only each at a time like most things in life Birth life death Past present future Can you think of anything else that works in three?

Introduction to Hinduism ● ● ● Day Small A evening medium U night Large M (OHM)…remember the first symbol. . Let us say it together!

Introduction to Hinduism ● ● ● ● ● Some other facts about Hinduism: Point to “yes” and “no” with one finger on your mouth Hinduism comes from Japan India is in Africa Hinduism has got Only One goddess Ganesh is a god with an elephant head Vishnu never had to come and preserve the earth In Hinduism, each goddess has a corresponding God In Hinduism things are like a cycle Hinduism is the oldest religion ever

Ganesh_ Ganeji_ Ganesha ● Homework: Write two paragraphs about Ganesh