Write down the notes in Green into your chart Hinduism and Buddhism Hinduism The oldest religion on earth that we know of Founded in India around 1700 BC No single founder Sacred Text ID: 551565
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Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism- The oldest religions
Write down the notes in Green into your chartSlide2
Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism- The oldest religion on earth that we know of
Founded in India around 1700 BC
No single founderSacred Text: Rig VedaBeliefs: Brahman is the source of all divinity (
holiness
)
Believe in
reincarnation
(soul is
reborn
many times
based on Karma)
.Slide3
Belief in: Caste SystemSlide4
Hindu Leaders
The leaders are the Brahmin PriestsThey teach the Rig Veda to their sons
and are the highest caste in HinduismSlide5
Main Hindu Holidays
Holi It
celebrates spring, recognizes various events in Hindu mythology and
is time of disregarding social norms and indulging in general merrymaking. DiwaliHindu festival of lights lasting five days
. For many Hindus, Diwali is
also
New Year's Eve. Slide6
Hindu Gods
VISHNU
SHIVA
BRAHMASlide7
Buddhism
Buddhism:Started in
India, then spread throughout AsiaBranched off of
Hinduism about 500 BCE.Founder’s name:
Siddhartha Gautama
(the Buddha)Slide8
Buddhism Beliefs
Four Noble TruthsThe world is full of
sufferingMeditation is our only escape
Nirvana is the ultimate goalFollow the Eightfold PathSlide9
Eightfold Path
Right UnderstandingRight ThoughtRight Speech
Right ActionRight LivelihoodRight EffortRight Mindfulness
Right ConcentrationSlide10
Sacred Text and Leaders
Sacred Text: Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures
Main leader: Dalai LamaSlide11
Buddhist holidays
Many!The most important is Vesak
(Buddah’s birthday)- celebrated on the first full moon day in MaySlide12
Images of BuddhaSlide13
Confucianism
Confucianism is a philosophy that began in
China around 500 - 400 B.C.Founded by Confucius.Beliefs: Confucianism is concerned mainly with
social organization and politeness. Ethical system, not religion.It emphasizes respect for elders and education.Many books (not necessarily sacred or holy)Leaders are
sages (educated men)
. They are not priests.
No holidays-
Everyday acts are considered ritualsSlide14
Short Meditation