Transcript Hinduism and Buddhism

Hinduism
and
Buddhism
WHI.4c
Essential Learning
Hinduism
was an important
contribution of classical India.
Hinduism
influenced Indian
society and culture and is still
practiced in India today.
Beliefs and Traditions
 Belief
in many forms of one God
 Reincarnation: Rebirth based upon
karma
 Karma:
Knowledge that all thoughts
and actions result in future
consequences
Beliefs and Traditions
 Vedas
and Upanishads:
 Sacred
writings
 Epic Poems and History
 Spread
along major trade routes
Four Goals of Hindu Faith
Dharma:
Obedience to moral
and religious law
Artha: Pursuit of honest success
Kama: Enjoyment of world
around you
Moksha: Salvation of the Soul
Moksha
A
proper balance of dharma, artha, and
kama
=
Moksha
Other Traditions
 Arranged
 Into
Marriages
Nepal: A Journey Through the
Katmandu Valley
Budanilkantha: Hindu Wedding
(18:00)
Buddhism
Buddhism
 Buddhism
became a major faith
when Asoka sent missionaries
throughout Asia.
 Asoka’s missionaries and their
writings spread Buddhism from India
to China then to Korea and Japan.
Buddha
“The Enlightened
One”
Beliefs and Customs
 Founder:
Siddhartha Gautama
(modern day Nepal)
 (Buddha)
 Four
Noble Truths
 Eightfold Path to Enlightenment
 Rejects the caste system
Four Noble Truths
1.
2.
3.
4.
All life involves suffering
Desire is the cause of suffering
Eliminate desire will eliminate
suffering
Live a disciplined life in
accordance to the Eightfold
Path
Eightfold Path
Nirvana
 Escape
from reincarnation into perfect
spiritual independence
Meditation to Enlightenment