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Hinduism, Buddhism and
Confucianism- The oldest religions
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Hinduism and Buddhism
• Hinduism- The oldest religion on earth that we
know of
• Founded in India around 1700 BC
• No single founder
• Sacred Text: Rig Veda
• Beliefs: Brahman is the source of all divinity
(holiness)
• Believe in reincarnation (soul is reborn many
times based on Karma).
Belief in: Caste System
Hindu Leaders
The leaders are the Brahmin Priests
They teach the Rig Veda to their sons and are the highest caste in
Hinduism
Main Hindu Holidays
Holi
It celebrates spring, recognizes
various events in Hindu mythology
and is time of disregarding social norms and indulging in general
merrymaking.
Diwali
Hindu festival of lights lasting five
days. For many Hindus, Diwali is
also New Year's Eve.
Hindu Gods
VISHNU
SHIVA
BRAHMA
Buddhism
• Buddhism:
• Started in India, then
spread throughout Asia
• Branched off of Hinduism
about 500 BCE.
• Founder’s name:
Siddhartha Gautama (the
Buddha)
Buddhism Beliefs
Four Noble Truths
• The world is full of suffering
• Meditation is our only escape
• Nirvana is the ultimate goal
• Follow the Eightfold Path
Eightfold Path
• Right Understanding
• Right Thought
• Right Speech
• Right Action
• Right Livelihood
• Right Effort
• Right Mindfulness
• Right Concentration
Sacred Text and Leaders
Sacred Text: Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures
Main leader: Dalai Lama
Buddhist holidays
Many!
The most important is Vesak (Buddah’s birthday)- celebrated on the
first full moon day in May
Images of Buddha
Confucianism
• Confucianism is a philosophy that began in China
around 500 - 400 B.C.
• Founded by Confucius.
• Beliefs: Confucianism is concerned mainly with social
organization and politeness. Ethical system, not
religion.
• It emphasizes respect for elders and education.
• Many books (not necessarily sacred or holy)
• Leaders are sages (educated men). They are not
priests.
• No holidays- Everyday acts are considered rituals
Short Meditation