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Buddhism, Sikhism, and Confucianism

Cy Woods 2012-2013. Buddhism, Sikhism, and Confucianism. Buddhism. Religions in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Major religions in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Buddhism. Buddhism. Comes from South Asia (India) about 500 B.C., then DIFFUSED to other parts of Asia 4 th largest religion

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Buddhism, Sikhism, and Confucianism

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  1. Cy Woods 2012-2013 Buddhism, Sikhism, and Confucianism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Religions in Europe, Asia, and Africa Major religions in Europe, Africa, and Asia

  4. Buddhism

  5. Buddhism • Comes from South Asia (India) about 500 B.C., then DIFFUSED to other parts of Asia • 4th largest religion • Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (known as Buddha) • rejected the Hindu idea of caste

  6. 4 Noble Truths • 1. There is suffering in this life. • 2. There is suffering because of selfish, evil desires. • 3. To end suffering, you must do away with selfish, evil desires. • 4. To get rid of selfish desires, you must follow the 8 Fold Path.

  7. BuddhisT Beliefs • Buddhists believe in reincarnation • After many cycles of reincarnation, a person might achieve Nirvana- freedom from suffering

  8. Buddhism Beliefs The Eightfold Path

  9. Today, Buddhism is mostly practiced in Tibet, Vietnam, Thailand…among other parts of East and SE Asia • There are several branches of Buddhism

  10. Where is Tibet?

  11. Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama is… -The reincarnation of the Buddha. Tenzin Gyatso- the 14th Dalai Lama

  12. 14th Dalai Lama as a boy

  13. Nobel Peace Prize recipient- 1989

  14. ThePotola in Lhasa, Tibet

  15. Sikhism

  16. Monotheistic religion started in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev in the Punjab region of India. Like Hinduism, most Sikhs live in India or where they’ve migrated. 5th largest and one of the fastest growing religions in the world. Major beliefs are faith and justice. Follow the teachings of the ten gurus (enlightened leaders). Emphasize equality and against discrimination by caste, gender, and creed. Sikhism

  17. Sikhism • The Golden Temple, the holiest site in the Sikh faith, located in Amritsar.

  18. Sikhs do not cut their hair, drink, smoke, participate in superstitions or rituals, or become obsessed with material possessions. Sikhism

  19. Confucianism

  20. Confucianism • Not technically a religion because it doesn’t address the afterlife. • Based on the teachings of Kong Fu Zi (Confucius) who lived in China. • Started during a time of increasing poverty and crime.

  21. Code of Conduct • (good actions) or li • Respect • Loyalty • Honesty • Hard work • Politeness • Generosity

  22. 5 basic relationships • 1. Ruler and subject • 2. Parent and child • 3. Husband and wife • 4. Elder sibling and younger sibling • 5. Friend and friend

  23. Diffusion of Confucianism • Seen throughout East Asian culture. • Often blended into other religions.

  24. Characteristics • Respect for elderly and ancestors • Honoring the family • Obeying and being loyal to parents • Not questioning authority

  25. Other East Asia Religions • A mystical, contemporary version of Confucianism • Ethnic religion of Japan • Forces of nature are divine Daosism (Taoism) Shintoism

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