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Hinduism

Hinduism. Chapter 4 Section 2. Key Terms. Hinduism Reincarnation Karma Moksha Dharma Yoga Jainism ahimsa. Basic Teachings of Hinduism. Practiced by most people in India Has no founder Practices vary Few fundamental teachings are shared by all. Basic Teachings of Hinduism.

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism Chapter 4 Section 2

  2. Key Terms • Hinduism • Reincarnation • Karma • Moksha • Dharma • Yoga • Jainism • ahimsa

  3. Basic Teachings of Hinduism • Practiced by most people in India • Has no founder • Practices vary • Few fundamental teachings are shared by all

  4. Basic Teachings of Hinduism • Brahman- the eternal being that created and preserves the world • Don’t believe humans are capable of understanding • Atman- shapes your personality • Cannot be destroyed

  5. Basic Teachings of Hinduism • Rebirth and Salvation • Reincarnation-atman is released and reborn into another • Karma-the sum affects of your deeds • Moksha –escape from rebirth cycle • Atman leaves the world and unites with Brahman • Dharma-spiritual duties and obligations

  6. Sacred Text and Practices • Vedas- sacred hymns of praise, earliest text • Written by Brahman • 3000 years old • Upanishads –revealed to people not written

  7. Sacred Texts and Practices • Ramayana • Relationship between Rama- deva Vishnu in human form • Sita his wife • Model for Hindu couples on devotion • Willingness to obey their dharma

  8. Sacred Texts and Practices • Mahabharata-war between two families • Want to control Ganges River Valley • Teachers about • Dharma • Proper behavior for, rulers, warriors and others

  9. Sacred Texts and Practices • Bhagavad Gita- most sacred text • Dialogue between warrior Arjuna and Krishna • Vishnu in human form • Aspects of Hindu life and philosophy

  10. Hindu Religious Practices • Worship can take place anywhere • Priests or other spiritual leaders read Vedas • Image of Deva carried • At home people offer • Food • Drink • gifts

  11. Hindu Religious Practices • Yoga- physical and mental exercises • Focus on body and mind • Aid mediation attain moksha • Take a pilgrimage • Ganges River • Flows from feet of Vishnu

  12. Jainism • 500 BC • Offshoot of Hinduism • Mahavira- leader • No rituals • Achieve moksha by giving up worldly things • Ahisma-idea on nonviolence

  13. Jainism • Every creature has a soul • Wear masks not to breath in insects • Sweep insects aside • Give up possessions and become monks • Careers not to harm animals

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