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■ Essential Question:
ABSENT
–What are the major
yesterday, come
differences between the see me!
Indian religions of Hinduism
and Buddhism?
■ Bell Work Question:
1. How are Christianity,
Judaism, and Islam similar?
2. What do you think might be
different for Hinduism and
Buddhism?
The Religions of Ancient India
Overview:
The people of the
Indus River Valley
developed 2 major
religions that are
still practiced today:
Hinduism
& Buddhism
Hinduism
■ Basic beliefs:
–Hinduism is based
upon the search
for “perfect
understanding” &
the liberation from
the human world
–This understanding
is called moksha
(also called nirvana
or enlightenment)
Hinduism
■ Basic beliefs:
– Only the top of the
caste system can
achieve moksha
– Hindus believe in
reincarnation
(people are reborn
into another form)
– Moving up in the
caste is based on
fulfilling dharma
(duty) & gaining
karma (good deeds)
Activity
■Take out the “talking chips” from
your team tubs.
–(Red and yellow dots)
■Take out 5 chips and place them so
the RED side if facing up.
What’s your Karma?
■Based on the next situations, your
team will decide if that person
would receive good karma or bad
karma for their actions.
–GOOD = turn the chip over to
Yellow
–BAD= keep red side up
#1
■You are walking down the street and
notice a homeless man begging for
help. You notice you have some extra
food/candy and water in your bag
and you decide to give these to the
homeless man.
#2
■You had a late night at practice last
night and forgot to study for your
Biology test today! The person sitting
next to you looks prepared so you
decide to sneak some glances at their
test to help your grade.
#3
■You find a lost dog in the street and
take him to the closest animal shelter
for care.
#4
■Your family is cannot pay many of the
bills this month and your mom says
she doesn’t know how she’ll pay for
groceries this weekend. After school
you stop by the grocery store and
steal some pasta to bring home for
your family.
#5
■A friend of yours is having a hard
time at school and you notice them
upset one day. You take the time to
talk to them and offer to help in any
way you can.
How many reds do you still
have?
■If you have ANY red colored
chips up, you would NOT have
reached nirvana and would be
reincarnated to try again in
another life or form.
–How do small negative actions
impact their chances of
moksha?
Hinduism
■ Gods:
–Hindus believe in
thousands of gods,
but 3 are supreme
–Brahma the creator,
Vishnu the preserver,
& Shiva the destroyer
■Texts:
–There is no single
Hindu text, but the
Upanishads & Vedas
are important works
Bell Work 9-26-16
1. How is Hinduism different from
the monotheistic religions?
2. Explain how the Hindu caste
system works. How does karma
impact your social class at
birth? How does reincarnation
work?
Hinduism
■ Impact on society:
–Hinduism & caste
system dominate
all aspects of one’s
life, such as who
people can marry
& how to dress
Quick Class Activity:
Examine the image and the quote below &
guess how Buddhism is different from Hinduism
Let him not despise what he
has received, nor should he
live envying the gains of others.
The disciple who envies the
gains of others does not attain
concentration.
—Buddhist scripture,
The Dhammapada
(Verses of Righteousness)
Buddhism
■ Origins:
–Buddhism was created
by Siddhartha Gautama
who abandoned a
noble life in search of
enlightenment
–After a period of
meditation, Siddhartha
gained enlightenment
& became known as
the “Buddha”
Buddhism
■ Basic Beliefs:
–Like Hinduism,
Buddhists believe
in moksha &
reincarnation
–But, Buddhists
rejected the caste
system & the idea
that only Brahmins
can achieve nirvana
Buddhism
■ Basic Beliefs:
–The major teaching of Buddhism are the
Four Noble Truths
–Buddhists believe they can achieve nirvana
by following the Eight-Fold Path
Buddhism
■Impact on society:
–Women & Hindus in the lowest castes
were attracted to Buddhism
–Missionaries spread Buddhism into Asia
Closure Activity
■Complete the comparison chart on
the back of your notes
–What are the characteristics of
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism?
–Be prepared to answer some
discussion questions when finished
Team Assignments
■ Each person at your table will be
responsible for completing a portion of
the chart to share with their team:
1. Hinduism
You have 5 minutes
to complete your
2. Buddhism
task!
3. Judaism
4. Note Checker (you will get out all
your notes to help your team find
the answers)