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South and East Asia

South and East Asia . Religion Review. Hinduism. Origin: Aryan invaders brought religious ideas to Indus River Valley (India) Founder: no individual founder Worship: temples, mandir , shrines, home Text: Vedas and Upanishads

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South and East Asia

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  1. South and East Asia Religion Review

  2. Hinduism Origin: Aryan invaders brought religious ideas to Indus River Valley (India) Founder: no individual founder Worship: temples, mandir, shrines, home Text: Vedas and Upanishads God: Brahman with lesser gods a manifestation of the supreme Beliefs: break the cycle of reincarnation to reach moksha

  3. Buddhism Origin: began in India and spread to China and other parts of Asia Founder: Siddhartha Gautama Worship: shrines, homes, wats, temples Text: Sutras, tantras, Tripitaka God: none, belief in a god is not necessary to end suffering Beliefs: Four Noble Truths, break the cycle of reincarnation and reach nirvana by following Eightfold Path

  4. Shintoism Origin: Japan Founder: no known founder Worship: shrines, homes, torii gates Text: Kojiki God: spirits, kami Beliefs: humans are pure by nature and can keep evil away through purification rituals and attain good things by calling on kami

  5. Confucianism Origin: China Founder: Confucius Worship: none Text: Analects God: not a religion, no gods Beliefs: purpose of life is to fulfill one's role in society with propriety, honor, and loyalty

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