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Hinduism

Hinduism. Main Beliefs: Sacred Texts: 1. Vedas. Grew from collection of 4 hymns which suit a religious ritual (becomes Hindu scripture). 2. Rig-Vedas. Most ancient/important of the Vedas. 3. Upanishads. Interpretations of Hindu meanings of Vedas. Brahman. Hindu Gods. Dharma. Karma.

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism

  2. Main Beliefs:Sacred Texts: 1. Vedas Grew from collection of 4 hymns which suit a religious ritual (becomes Hindu scripture)

  3. 2. Rig-Vedas Most ancient/important of the Vedas

  4. 3. Upanishads Interpretations of Hindu meanings of Vedas

  5. Brahman

  6. Hindu Gods

  7. Dharma

  8. Karma

  9. Samsara

  10. Moksha

  11. Caste System

  12. Atman • Respect for all life

  13. Lifestyle or….. -live according to sacred Dharma -try to escape the pain and suffering of the world -seek to live right to be able to escape Samsara and unite soul with Brahman (Moksha)

  14. Buddhism

  15. Founder: Siddartha Gautama

  16. Main Beliefs: 4 Noble Truths

  17. Eightfold Path

  18. Nirvana“Enlightenment”

  19. Meditation • Treat all living things with kindness Lifestyle or….. • Do not seek selfish things • Do not seek pleasure • End all desires • Meditate to seek wisdom

  20. ConfucianismFounder: K’ung Futzu “Confucius”

  21. Main Beliefs: • Defines proper conduct for people and government • Organizes society around 5 basic relationships • Code of proper behavior - “li” • Stable societies built on”li” • “filial piety” • Based on the natural goodness of people, that they will do what they know is right

  22. Correct behavior brings about stability • Emphasis on loyalty Lifestyle or …. • Rulers hould practice kindness and treat other with respect • Set good examples • Respect for those higher in Five Basic Relationships • Encouraged respect for age and tradition

  23. TaoismFounder: Lao Tzu

  24. Main Beliefs: • Follow the “Tao” = the way, which is the universal force that guides all things • “natural order”

  25. “Yin” and ‘Yang” = balance of opposing forces

  26. Lifestyle or…. • Withdraw from society and live close to nature • Accept “the way” • Have balance in life, they have to accept the good with the bad • Reject conflict • Rulers believe in action through non-action

  27. LegalismFounder: Other groups? Han Fei

  28. Main Beliefs: • Highly efficient & powerful government to lead the way • Rich rewards to people who follow laws • (harsh) punishment for those who disobey • Stressed punishment more than rewards • Controlled ideas as well as actions • Believed most people were naturally evil and selfish

  29. Lifestyle or…. • Society is controlled, rigid, harsh, fearful • Government tells you what to believe in, detailed laws, chooses religion, etc.

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