PPT-Hinduism Review of Basic Beliefs

Basic Beliefs of Hinduism No founder no single holy text Vedas Upanishads epics The three most important gods are Brahma the Creator Vishnu the Preserver Siva the Destroyer All living things animals people and gods have souls which are part of one eternal spirit called the Brahman . About Hinduism…. **Hinduism is generally considered to be a polytheistic religion with a belief in many gods.. THE ISSUE – trying to make sense about the nature of the universe. Why do things happen? Why are things the way they are?. One of the oldest known religions in the world.. Unlike most other religions, Hinduism has: . -No single founder. No single scripture. No commonly agreed upon set of teachings. Hinduism . Because of the previous things mentioned, scholars often refer to Hinduism as a ‘way of life’ or a ‘family of religions.. Dr. Asavari Herwadkar MD. Date: 23.07.2014. 2. Hinduism’s approach to sexuality. What . is . Hinduism ?. References from Hindu text . with relevance . to present times . – inclusivity . Way forward . Jainism. Jainism . is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation.. The essence of Jainism is concern for the welfare of every being in the universe and for the health of the universe itself. A Brief Introduction. Visit . www.worldofteaching.com. For 100’s of free powerpoints. Scriptures. Hundreds of scriptures. oldest scriptures: the four . Vedas. all scriptures divided into two broad categories: . Aim: To know three facts about Hinduism by the end of this lesson. . Take two minutes to write down. all the things you know about Hinduism.. If you don’t know anything, . what would you like to know? . world. ’. s . largest pluralistic tradition. A multiplicity of spiritual paths and ways are recognized as valid in Hinduism. Hinduism is not based on the teachings of a single Prophet or a single Book. The teachings of many different sages and saints find home within Hinduism. God may be worshiped both in male and female forms. Hinduism has much in common with the earth based religious traditions of the world. . Bellwork. What group moved into the Indian Subcontinent at the start of the Vedic Age?. Aryans. What language did these people bring to the Indian Subcontinent?. Sanskrit. What are the four classes of the Caste System?. take notes in your binder . exactly as they appear here. Please . indent. in outline form as I have done for you.. *This PowerPoint will be posted to my website.. . RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD. I. WHAT IS RELIGION?. Warm-Up Question. :. How was Indian society different from that in Mesopotamia & Egypt?. Compare the geography of India to either Mesopotamia or Egypt. The Religions of Ancient India . Overview. :. Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Bernier. Founder and Region of Origin. Hinduism has no single founder. It developed and changed over 3500 years, growing out of the varied beliefs of the diverse peoples who settled in India.. Hinduism. . is . a collection of religious beliefs that developed over time. . Unlike other religions, Hinduism . can not . be . traced to one founder with a single set of ideas.. Basic Beliefs. Reincarnation. Aryan Prayers were passed down through generations, yet as Aryan cultures mixed with other cultures so did their religion and the mixture created what we know as Hinduism. A. A blend of Religions. Hinduism is a mixture of many different beliefs and has many different practices. Write two questions about these images. Based on your observations write one claim (thing you believe) about Hinduism. Origination & where Hinduism is currently practiced. Hinduism is the primary religion of people living in India and Nepal.