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5 Major World Religions
Eastern Religions
Hinduism
Buddhism
5 Major World Religions
Hinduism
Probably the oldest religion in the world.
Took ideas from the Aryan’s Vedas religious teachings.
Aryan Vedas Religious Teachings
5 Major World Religions
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In Hinduism, the soul is represented by a river. The
Ganges River is especially sacred to the Hindus as a
source of life and purity (cleansing).
Hinduism
The idea of Karma or
how well you live your life
determines how you will
be reincarnated.
Hindu’s believe in the idea of reincarnation or rebirth of
the soul when a person dies.
Hinduism
Hindu’s believe in the caste system which is a way of ranking
people’s class or place in society.
Hinduism is polytheistic meaning they worship many
gods.
Brahma / Brahman
Vishnu
Shiva
Durga
Ganesha
5 Major World Religions
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Hindu Temple
Hindu Shrine in the home
5 Major World Religions
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Hindu Temple
Hindu Shrine in the home
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Symbols of Hinduism
Hindu Om
The Om (or Aum) sign is one of the main symbols of Hinduism.
Most religions believe that creation began with sound-- In the
beginning was the word… For the Hindus, Om is the primordial
sound, the first breath of creation. Hindus often use this sound
when praying or chanting.
5 Major World Religions
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Symbols of Hinduism
Lotus Blossom
In Hinduism, the lotus represents beauty and non-attachment. The
lotus is rooted in the mud but floats on the water without
becoming wet or muddy. This symbolizes how how one should
live in the world in order to gain release from rebirth: without
attachment to one's surroundings.
5 Major World Religions
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Symbols of Hinduism
Why do some Hindus put a dot on their forehead?
Not only women, but Hindu men also wear a dot on the
forehead, indicating their third eye. The dot, called a pottu, is a
very important symbol, reminding Hindus of their spiritual
heritage and ideals, wherever they may be. It also serves to
identify a Hindu among the members of all other religions.
5 Major World Religions
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Symbols of Hinduism
The Cow
Hindus do not worship the cow like a god, but instead treat the
cow as a sacred or special animal put on the earth to help the
people. Cows provide milk which has many nutrients in it and
can be used for leather when the animal dies of natural causes.
Hindus do not look at cows as a source of meat (beef) like we
do in America since most Hindus are vegetarians.
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Buddhism
Prince Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism
Buddhism
The Buddha became enlightened by
meditating or thinking deeply about life.
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Buddhism
Buddhists sometimes still pray
under a bodhi (fig) tree.
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Buddhists must follow “The Middle Way” so that they
can reach “Nirvana” and be set free from the cycles of
reincarnation.
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Buddhism
Symbols of Buddhism
Statue of Buddha
The Buddha is not treated as a god, but respected and
honored as a great teacher.
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Symbols of Buddhism
Buddhist Wheel
The wheel is one of the most important Buddhist symbols. It
represents the teachings of the Buddha. The wheel
symbolically turns as a Buddhist is learning more about his or
her inner spirit. It is sometimes called “the wheel of
transformation” since a Buddhist transforms and becomes
enlightened.
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