Hinduism OriginFounder Hinduism is a collection of religious
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Hinduism
Origin/Founder Hinduism is a collection of religious beliefs that developed over time. Unlike other religions, Hinduism can not be traced to one founder with a single set of ideas.
Basic Beliefs Reincarnation – the process of an individual soul or spirit being born again
Basic Beliefs Moksha - Goal of a Hindu’s life - Released from reincarnation and united with Brahman
Basic Beliefs Henotheistic – all gods are part of Brahman (the supreme god)
Holy Books Vedas - collection of hymns and prayers Upanishads are written as discussion between student and teacher. They explore how a person can get rid of desires and suffering and reach moksha.
Major god(s) - Brahman - Supreme God - Creates, maintains, destroys, and recreates the universe (cycle) - Everything is a part of Brahman including atman, or the human soul
Other Gods - Believe all gods are all an aspect of Brahman - Vishnu - Shiva - Brahma
Important Traditions/Customs Karma: - the total of good and bad actions - ones good/bad actions will affect their placement into their next life
Important Traditions/Customs Caste System- reinforced through Karma and reincarnation - your caste would determine all aspects of life
Important Traditions/Customs Brahmins/ Priests Kshatriyas/ Rulers & Warriors Vaishyas/ Peasants & Traders Shudras/ Laborers Untouchables
Important Traditions/Customs Dharma - Holy duty or moral responsibility - “The right thing to do”
Important Traditions/Customs -Pilgrimage to the Ganges river to cleanse or purify them.
Where is Hinduism today? - Mostly stayed in India -Some in SE Asia
Buddhism
Origins Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of Buddhism (563 -483 B. C. ) Originated in India
Basic Beliefs Reincarnation was the cycle of rebirth until one reached nirvana Nirvana/Enlightenment - release from selfishness and pain
Holy Texts Four Noble Truths - explained what he discovered in his enlightenment, how to end suffering. Eightfold Path - how you achieve enlightenment
1) 2) 3) 4) 4 Noble Truths Everything in life is suffering. The cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desire for the temporary pleasures of this world. The way to end suffering is to end all desires The way to overcome such desires and attain enlightenment is to follow the Eightfold Path, which is called the Middle Way between desires and self-denial
Major Gods Rejects the idea of many gods Some sects believe that Buddha was a god
Important Traditions/Customs Sangha - religious community of Buddhist monks and nuns Rejected the Caste System Many followers were laborers and craftspeople.
Where is Buddhism today? Missionaries spread Buddhism throughout Asia (China, Japan, Korea) Was not widely accepted in India because of the rejection of the caste system
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