TOPIC: Hinduism & Buddhism

1. TOPIC: Hinduism & Buddhism

2. Hinduism & Buddhism

3. History of Hinduism Blending of Aryan culture and Indian culture led to HINDUISM Caste System is introduced as part of Hinduism

4. Hindu Gods & Goddesses Worships many gods & goddesses, but only one spiritual power  BRAHMAN Gods take many formsavatars Example: Vishnu

5. Brahma Vishnu--Protection Shiva—creative & destructive forces Shakti– Shiva’s wife; creative & destructive forces in human lives

6. Teachings of Hinduism • Upanishads-- Sacred text • Reincarnation—your soul is reborn • Goal = escape cycle of death & rebirth • Obey DHARMA—moral & religious duties • AHIMSA– nonviolence

7. How does Hinduism impact peoples’ lives? Yoga—soul unites with brahman Prayers in temples & at home

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9. History of Buddhism • Discovered by Siddhartha Gautama in 500s bce • Why all the suffering? • Gautama shared his knowledge & had many followers. • They called him Buddha The Enlightened One

10. Important Buddhists Siddhartha GautamaBuddhaThe Enlightened One Monks– Buddhist priest Dalai Lama

11. Teachings of Buddha Meditate—focus inward Eightfold Path—avoid extremes & selfish pleasures If you follow path, you will reach NIRVANA & be released from cycle of reincarnation All people are equal

12. How does Buddhism impact peoples’ lives? Spread to other countries—China, Korea, Japan, Tibet Meditation Self-reflection

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