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Hinduism & Buddhism

Hinduism & Buddhism. Religions of South Asia. Religion in the Subcontinent. Hinduism Factoids. Oldest major religion Third largest religion in the world Sprang from Indus Valley Aryans mixed with native people Major religion of India – 83%. Hinduism for Dummies. Believe in 3 gods

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Hinduism & Buddhism

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  1. Hinduism & Buddhism

  2. Religions of South Asia

  3. Religion in the Subcontinent

  4. Hinduism Factoids • Oldest major religion • Third largest religion in the world • Sprang from Indus Valley • Aryans mixed with native people • Major religion of India – 83%

  5. Hinduism for Dummies • Believe in 3 gods -Brahma: the creator • Vishnu: the preserver • Shiva: the destroyer • Three aspects/powers of the same being

  6. Hinduism for Dummies Vaishnavaism (Vishnu) Two major divisions Shivaism (Shiva)

  7. Hinduism for Dummies:Vedas • Sacred texts/scripture – 4 of them (Prayers to Vishnu & Shiva) • Hymns, incantations, and rituals from ancient India

  8. Hinduism for Dummies:Karma • Sum of ones good & bad deeds • “You reap what you sow” or “What goes around comes around”

  9. Hinduism for Dummies:Reincarnation • Samsara • Transmigration of the soul through different bodies –cycle of birth, life, death, & rebirth • Karma determines next life • Goal: Achieve enlightenment ….So be good for goodness sake!

  10. Hinduism for Dummies:Four Aims • Dharma – Righteousness or performance of religious duties – Very important! • Kama – Fulfillment of desires • Artha – Economic success • Moksha – Freedom from Samsara – Ultimate goal!

  11. Holy Cow! • Hindus have always had great respect for Mother Nature and its creatures • Cow is especially significant because it symbolizes gentleness –nourishment & godliness

  12. Caste System • Division of social ranks & tasks developed by Aryans • Each group has different set of rules dealing with careers, marriage, diet, etc.

  13. Caste System cont. • Brahmins – Priests • Kshatriyas – Warriors • Vaisya – Merchants • Sudra – Unskilled workers, peasants

  14. Caste System cont. • Dalits --- Untouchables • Dirty jobs – cleaning, etc.

  15. Buddhism Factoids • Fourth largest religion in world • Founded by Siddhartha Gautama • To become Buddha: Pass through 4 stages to reach Enlightenment • Opposed caste system • Spread along trade routes

  16. Siddhartha Gautama • Born in NE India (Nepal). • Raised in great luxuryto be a king. • At 29 he rejectedhis luxurious life toseek enlightenmentand the source ofsuffering. • Lived a strict,ascetic life for 6 yrs. • Rejecting this extreme, sat in meditation, and found nirvana. • Became “The Enlightened One,” at 35.

  17. What is the fundamental cause of all suffering? Desire! • Therefore, extinguish the self, don’t obsess about yourself.

  18. Buddhism for Dummies:Basic Beliefs • Four Noble Truths 1. Life means suffering. 2. The origin of suffering is attachment. 3. The cessation of suffering is attainable. 4. The path to end suffering exists. (Self-improvement) -Eightfold Path

  19. Buddhism for Dummies:Eightfold Path

  20. Eightfold Path Nirvana • The union with the ultimate spiritual reality. • Escape from the cycle of rebirth.

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