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 re-creates 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. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Sq. Q 1 z. Q 3 Y 5 W 8
Where is Hinduism today? - Mostly stayed in India -Some in SE Asia
- Landsat collection 1 vs collection 2
- Types of documentary collection
- Tok religious knowledge
- Ancient indian achievements
- "perception is reality"
- Religion in east africa
- Trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something
- Religious leaders preached ideas like —– & ——.
- Nicky cruz story
- Lotf last chapter summary
- Tolerance means
- Religious imagery in romeo and juliet
- Christian nursery rhymes
- Year 11
- Less religious and less idealized than greek art