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Hinduism

Hinduism. People who follow Hinduism are called Hindus. Where are Hindus?. Hinduism is a set of religious traditions and not a single well-defined religion. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world.

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism

  2. People who follow Hinduism are called Hindus.

  3. Where are Hindus?

  4. Hinduism is a set of religious traditions and not a single well-defined religion.

  5. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world.

  6. Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world with over1 billion followers.

  7. Some Hindus practicepolytheism: a belief in or worship of more than one god.Other Hindus practicehenotheism: a devotion to one god while accepting the existence of others.

  8. Brahman Brahman: is the supreme god of all gods. An eternal supreme spirit which can take many forms or manifestations of the thousands of gods. Reveals himself in three ways:

  9. #1 Brahma: the creator of the world

  10. #2 Vishnu: preserver of the world

  11. #3 Shiva: destroyer of the world

  12. Hindus also believe in many smaller gods called Devas.

  13. Basic Beliefs: #1 Dharma: natural law or reality; the way of the higher truths. This is an ideal “way of life”.

  14. Basic Beliefs: #2 Samsara: a great revolving door between life and death (reincarnation)

  15. Basic Beliefs: #3 Karma: a sum of all that an individual has done, is currently doing and will do (actions)

  16. Basic Beliefs: #4 Moksha: release from reincarnation (salvation) by following one of four paths (yogas)

  17. Four Pursuits of life: • Moksha: liberation from reincarnation • Dharma: righteousness • Artha: wealth • Kama: pleasure and love

  18. Religious Text: called the Vedas

  19. Yoga: integration of body, mind a spirit; union with the divine

  20. Swastika: purity Aum: represents Brahman

  21. Tilaka: a mark symbolizing faithalso worn by married Hindu women; may be used to identify which tradition is followed

  22. Hindus worship in Temples

  23. Hindus worship in Temples

  24. Hindus worship in Temples

  25. Denominations (divisions) Hinduism is divided into four major divisions: Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism.

  26. Conversion Hindus do not actively recruit new members (also called evangelizing).

  27. Hindus believe that the goals of spiritual life can be attained through any religion, so long as the religion is practiced sincerely.

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