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World History I

World History I. Unit Three Block Four Lecture T he development of Indian religions. Make sure that you are viewing this in “Slide Show” format. Click on “Slide Show” and push “from beginning”. Move through the presentation by pushing on the “up” and “down” arrows” on your keyboard.

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World History I

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  1. World History I Unit Three Block Four Lecture The development of Indian religions

  2. Make sure that you are viewing this in “Slide Show” format. Click on “Slide Show” and push “from beginning”. Move through the presentation by pushing on the “up” and “down” arrows” on your keyboard Click me

  3. The origins of Hinduism Click me • Hinduism is recognized as the oldest organized religion in the world (2000 BCE/BC and maybe as far back as 5000 BCE/BC) • The origins of Hinduism are a blend of Aryan and Indian (Dravidian) beliefs • There is no specific founder of Hinduism • The location of Hinduism remains within the Indian sub-continent

  4. Hindu deities and religious texts Click Here • There is one major deity (Brahman) that shows itself in many forms (the Hindu trinity): Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer) • Splits within the religion allow for a vast variety of other deities or monotheism • Hindu sacred writings are known as the Sanatana Dharma (The Eternal Teaching) and include the Vedas (Hindu foundation) and the Upanishads (Hindu theory) The Hindu Trinity

  5. Hinduism incorporates the caste system Click Here • The caste system is a fundamental part of Hinduism • Hinduism uses the caste system to create a pattern based on the following: • Reincarnation - birth into a caste after a previous life • Dharma - a set life path based on position to sustain balance • Karma - judgment and rebirth based on choices, and • Nirvana - the ultimate escape from the cycle of life and death

  6. Origins of Buddhism Click Here • Buddhism is a reaction to Hinduism • Buddhism is founded in 520 BCE/BC • Buddhism is founded by Siddhartha Gautama who an Indian prince from what is now Nepal (we call him “The Buddha”) • The big difference from Hinduism – Buddhism allows for the achievement of Nirvana in one lifetime

  7. The “Four Noble Truths” and the “Eightfold Path” (a two part process) Click Here • Part one – accept these four noble truths • All people suffer • We suffer because of our actions • We do not have to suffer, and • Follow the enlightened path (eightfold path) to end your suffering • Part two – the enlightened path requires you live your life as follows • Proper understanding • proper attitude • proper speech • proper actions • proper livelihood • complete or full effort • complete or through awareness, and • mastery of meditation

  8. The spread of Buddhism Click Here • In 260 BCE/BC, Asoka (the Hindu ruler of the Mauryan Empire) leads a invasion that leads to massive loss of life, thus ruining his Karma • Asoka converts to Buddhism so that he can still reach Nirvana in his lifetime • Asoka then sends missionaries to parts of China and Asia to spread the word of Buddhism, the Buddhism ultimately spread to Korean Peninsula and Japan

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