PPT-Chapter 3: Hinduism World Religions: A Voyage

of Discovery DOC ID TX003940 AUM AUM or OM is Hinduisms most sacred mantra A is the first vowel of the Sanskrit language and M is the final consonant AUM thus symbolizes the totality of sound and thus all reality. Universalizing religions. Islam. The second-largest world religion (about 1.3 billion adherents). Significant clusters in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Core of Islamic belief = the five pillars. 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. One of the oldest religions of humanity. The religion of . many Indian . people. Gave birth to Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism. Tolerance and diversity: "Truth is one, paths are many". Many deities but a single, impersonal Ultimate Reality. Introduction to World Religions. Hinduism. Buddhism. Islam. Judaism. Christianity. The following . are . general explanations . about . different world religions. .. . Learning about various religions . 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? . Take out a piece of paper and write the date and “World Religions” on the top. Reflect on the following questions:. What does religion mean to me?. How important is religion in society today?. What do I know about different religions? . What is religion?. Some people choose to follow a religious path in life. Others do not.. For those who do, their religion can affect their lives in very small or very large ways.. Let’s think of a few ways that religion (either our own religion, or the religion of those around us or who have power) might impact our lives.. Introduction to Asia. East. This course is organized East/West. Those in the East . The East/West division is a product of the West. East is diverse. Labelling them all the same is misleading. Map of Eurasia in the 2nd century CE(=AD). WHII.15. Warm-up:. How have the five world religions had a profound impact on culture and civilization?. What are some characteristics of the five major world religions?. Monotheism. Belief in only one God. Social Studies. Geography. Major World Religions. A Look At The Numbers. Pie Chart. Christianity. Islam. Hinduism. Buddhism. Sikhism. Religions by Followers. Roughly 2,120,900,550 followers. Monotheistic. . DR. . StEpHEN. A. OGDEN. RELIGIOUS STUDIES. BCIT LIBS 7023. CAUTIONS. Dealings between religions are fraught, and must be treated advisedly.. The matter must be approached at introduction (as here) from the highest degree of generality.. The religion of the Indian people. Gave birth to . Buddhism. Tolerance and diversity: "Truth is one, paths are . many“ . Many deities but a single, impersonal Ultimate Reality. A philosophy and a way of life – focused both on this world and beyond. 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. Hinduism originated around the Indus Valley near the River Indus in modern day Pakistan.. About 80% of the Indian population regard themselves as Hindu.. Most Hindus believe in a Supreme God, whose qualities and forms are represented by the multitude of deities which emanate from him..