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Unit 2 Hinduism and Buddhism

Unit 2 Hinduism and Buddhism. Hinduism. Founder No single founder, grew from overlapping beliefs of the diverse groups who settled India One of the most complex world religions Despite this diversity, all Hindus share certain basic beliefs Sacred Texts

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Unit 2 Hinduism and Buddhism

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  1. Unit 2Hinduism and Buddhism

  2. Hinduism • Founder • No single founder, grew from overlapping beliefs of the diverse groups who settled India • One of the most complex world religions • Despite this diversity, all Hindus share certain basic beliefs • Sacred Texts • Include the Vedas and Upanishads, which are recorded Hindu teachings

  3. Hinduism • Relationship with God • They believe God is one being, but known by many names • Hindus believe the universe is part of the unchanging, all-powerful spiritual force called brahman. • The most important Hindu gods are Brahma, the Creator; Vishnu, the Preserver; and Shiva, the Destroyer. • Each of these gods can take many forms, human or animal

  4. Hinduism • Goal of Life • The ultimate goal of existence is achieving moksha, or union with brahman. • This is done by freeing oneself from selfish desires. • Most Hindus cannot do this in one lifetime. • Attitude toward Nonviolence • Hindus believe that all people and things are aspects of brahman and should be respected • This is called ahimsa

  5. Hinduism • Reincarnation • The rebirth of the soul in another bodily form. • Allows people to continue working toward moksha through several lifetimes. • Caste System • Class system supported by karma and dharma. • Karma refers to all the actions a person’s life that affect his or her fate after reincarnation. Bad karma results in being reborn into suffering. • Dharma is the religious and moral duties of individuals. By following dharma, a person acquires merit for the next life.

  6. Buddhism • Founder • Siddhartha Gautama, born to a high-caste family • Through 48 days of meditation, he believed he understood the cause and cure for suffering and sorrow • Known as Buddha, the “Enlightened One” • Sacred Texts • Created after the death of Buddha by his loyal followers • Called Tripitaka, or ‘Three Baskets of Wisdom”

  7. Buddhism • Relationship with God • Buddha rejected the priests, formal rituals, and the many gods of Hinduism • He urged each person to seek enlightenment through meditation.

  8. Buddhism • Goal of Life • Based on the Four Noble Truths • All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow. • The cause of suffering is the desire for things that are really illusions, such as riches, power, and long life • The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire • The way to overcome desire is to follow the Eightfold Path. • Nirvana was the final goal, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth. • Attitude toward Nonviolence • Stressed nonviolence just as Hinduism did

  9. Buddhism • Reincarnation • Believed like Hindus of karma, dharma, moksha, and a cycle of rebirth • Caste System • Buddha rejected the caste system • He offered the hope of nirvana to all regardless of birth.

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