india’s religions hinduism & buddhism. hinduism 3 rd largest religion in the world – 1 st in...
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India’s Religions
Hinduism & Buddhism
Hinduism
• 3rd largest religion in the world– 1st in India
• Hindu society relies heavily on the Varnas– Rigveda
• Polytheistic (many gods)• “god or goddess is every
where and found in everything”
• 330 Million godsie: Meenakshi Amman Temple
• They believe in reincarnation– Soul comes back to live
another life
• That body and life is dependent upon previous life – (good or bad Karma)
The Varnas
The 5 Varnas or social divisions
1. Brahmins– Priests
2. Kshatriyas– Rulers & Warriors
3. Vaisyas– Farmers, craftspeople,
& traders
4. Sudras– Servants (peasants)
• 5. Untouchables
• The Caste System• 3,000 separate castes• Developed special rules– Marriage– Eating
• Never caste mixing– Could be banished
Janism
• Based on Mahavira– Upset with the power of
the Brahmins
• Four Principles– Injure no life – Tell the truth – Do not steal – Own no property
Janism
• Strong belief in reincarnation
• Serious about not killing ANYTHING– Vegetarians– Masks
• Nonviolence
Buddhism
• Siddhartha Guatama– Born into luxury– No struggles growing up
• The walk of reality– Old man, sick man,
corpse– Got him thinking about
life’s questions
Buddhism• Human suffering due to
three things:1. Wanting what we do
not have2. Wanting to keep what
we like & already have3. Not wanting what we
dislike but have
Buddhism
• Meditates under a tree• Tree of Wisdom– Enlightment
“Buddha” – “The enlightened one”
Buddhism
Four Noble Truths (pg. 138)
1. Suffering is part of Life 2. Suffering happens because we want things 3. Overcoming wants help us reach Nirvana 4. Follow the Eight fold path
The Eight Fold Path
Page 139
1. Right Thought2. Right Intent3. Right Speech4. Right Action5. Right Livelihood6. Right Effort7. Right Mindfulness8. Right Concentration