TOPIC: Hinduism & Buddhism

RELIGION HISTORY GODS OR LEADERS TEACHINGS IMPACT

HINDUISM

BUDDHISM

Hinduism & Buddhism

History of Hinduism Blending of Aryan culture and Indian culture led

to HINDUISM Caste System is introduced as part of Hinduism

Hindu Gods & Goddesses

Worships many gods & goddesses, but only one spiritual power BRAHMAN

Gods take many formsavatars Example: Vishnu

Brahma

Vishnu--Protection

Shiva—creative & destructive forces

Shakti– Shiva’s wife; creative & destructive forces in human lives

Teachings of Hinduism Upanishads-- Sacred text Reincarnation—your soul is reborn Goal = escape cycle of death &

rebirth Obey DHARMA—moral & religious

duties AHIMSA– nonviolence

How does Hinduism impact peoples’ lives?

Yoga—soul unites with brahman

Prayers in temples & at home

TOPIC: Hindusim & Buddhism

RELIGION HISTORY GODS OR LEADERS TEACHINGS IMPACT

HINDUISM

•Aryans blended with Indian culture—led to Hinduism•Caste system

•Many gods •Gods can take many forms-- avatars•Brahman—spiritual power•EX: Vishnu

•Upanishads—sacred text•Reincarnation•Goal = escape cycle of death & rebirth•Obey DHARMA & AHIMSA

•Yogas•Prayers in temple & home

BUDDHISM

History of Buddhism Discovered by Siddhartha Gautama in 500s bce Why all the suffering? Gautama shared his knowledge & had many

followers. They called him Buddha The Enlightened One

Important Buddhists Siddhartha GautamaBuddhaThe Enlightened

One Monks– Buddhist priest Dalai Lama

Teachings of Buddha Meditate—focus inward Eightfold Path—avoid extremes & selfish

pleasures If you follow path, you will reach NIRVANA & be

released from cycle of reincarnation All people are equal

How does Buddhism impact peoples’ lives?

Spread to other countries—China, Korea, Japan, Tibet

Meditation Self-reflection

TOPIC: Hindusim & Buddhism

RELIGION HISTORY GODS OR LEADERS TEACHINGS IMPACT

HINDUISM

•Aryans blended with Indian culture—led to Hinduism•Caste System

•Many gods •Gods can take many forms-- avatars•Brahman—spiritual power•EX: Vishnu

•Upanishads—sacred text•Reincarnation•Goal = escape cycle of death & rebirth•Obey DHARMA & AHIMSA

•Yogas•Prayers in temple & home

BUDDHISM

•500s bce—created by Gautama•GautamaBuddha Elightened One

•Gautama (Buddha)•Buddhist Monks

•Eightfold Path•Meditate•NIRVANA

•Meditation•Spread to other countries•Self-reflection