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 ID: 785504
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Slide1
Hinduism
Slide2Origin/Founder
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.
Slide3Basic Beliefs
Reincarnation
– the process of an individual soul or spirit being born again
Slide4Basic Beliefs
Moksha
- Goal of a Hindu’s life
- Released from reincarnation and united with Brahman
Slide5Basic Beliefs
Henotheistic –
all gods are part of Brahman (the supreme god)
Slide6Holy Books
Vedas
- collection of hymns and prayers
Upanishads
are written as discussion between student and teacher. They explore how a person can get rid of desires and suffering and reach
moksha
.
Major
god(s)
B
rahman
- Supreme God
- Creates
, maintains,
destroys
, and re-creates
the
universe (cycle)
-
Everything is a part of
Brahman
including
atman
, or the human
soul
Slide8Other Gods
- Believe all gods are all an aspect of Brahman
- Vishnu
- Shiva
- Brahma
Slide9Important Traditions/Customs
Karma
:
- the total of good and bad actions
- ones good/bad actions will affect their placement into their next life
Slide10Important Traditions/Customs
Caste System-
reinforced through Karma and reincarnation
- your caste would determine all aspects of life
Slide11Important Traditions/Customs
Brahmins/
Priests
Kshatriyas
/
Rulers & Warriors
Vaishyas
/
Peasants & Traders
Shudras
/
Laborers
Untouchables
Important Traditions/Customs
Dharma
-
Holy duty or moral responsibility
- “The right thing to do”
Slide13Important Traditions/Customs
-
Pilgrimage to the Ganges river to cleanse or purify them.
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Where is Hinduism today?
- Mostly stayed in India
-Some in SE Asia