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India’s Religions

India’s Religions. Hinduism & Buddhism. Hinduism. 3 rd largest religion in the world 1 st in India Hindu society relies heavily on the Varnas Rigveda P olytheistic (many gods) “god or goddess is every where and found in everything” 330 Million gods ie : Meenakshi Amman Temple.

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India’s Religions

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  1. India’s Religions Hinduism & Buddhism

  2. Hinduism • 3rd largest religion in the world • 1st in India • Hindu society relies heavily on the Varnas • Rigveda • Polytheistic (many gods) • “god or goddess is every where and found in everything” • 330 Million gods ie: Meenakshi Amman Temple

  3. They believe in reincarnation • Soul comes back to live another life • That body and life is dependent upon previous life • (good or bad Karma)

  4. The Varnas The 5 Varnasor social divisions • Brahmins • Priests • Kshatriyas • Rulers & Warriors • Vaisyas • Farmers, craftspeople, & traders • Sudras • Servants (peasants) • 5. Untouchables • The Caste System • 3,000 separate castes • Developed special rules • Marriage • Eating • Never caste mixing • Could be banished

  5. Janism • Based on Mahavira • Upset with the power of the Brahmins • Four Principles • Injure no life • Tell the truth • Do not steal • Own no property

  6. Janism • Strong belief in reincarnation • Serious about not killing ANYTHING • Vegetarians • Masks • Nonviolence

  7. Buddhism • Siddhartha Guatama • Born into luxury • No struggles growing up • The walk of reality • Old man, sick man, corpse • Got him thinking about life’s questions

  8. Buddhism • Human suffering due to three things: • Wanting what we do not have • Wanting to keep what we like & already have • Not wanting what we dislike but have

  9. Buddhism • Meditates under a tree • Tree of Wisdom • Enlightment “Buddha” • “The enlightened one”

  10. Buddhism Four Noble Truths (pg. 138) • Suffering is part of Life • Suffering happens because we want things • Overcoming wants help us reach Nirvana • Follow the Eight fold path

  11. The Eight Fold Path Page 139 • Right Thought • Right Intent • Right Speech • Right Action • Right Livelihood • Right Effort • Right Mindfulness • Right Concentration

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