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Hinduism Unit 1. Hinduism: Introduction 2. Brahman, the Supreme Being 3-4. Gods & Symbolism 5. The Sacred Books 6-7. Festivals 8-9. Hindu beliefs 10. Hindu society: varna, caste 11. Ashrama: stages in life 12 -13. Rites of Passage 14-15. Worship 16 -17. Gandhi & Ahimsa 18. Assessment Yet another ‘unheard voices’ production from RED 2008 1. Hinduism: Introduction Learning Objective: to introduce Hinduism through the Six Dimensions • Starter: the Six Dimensions • Title: Introduction to Hinduism Belief Myth Social • 1. (all) in your books – landscape – construct a six-box diagram headed with the Six Dimensions (level 3) Ritual Experience Ethics • 2. (all) as you look at the Introduction presentation, note in your diagram anything to do with Hinduism in the corresponding box (level 4) • 3. (most) explain what each of the six dimensions is in Hinduism (‘Belief in Hinduism is …; Myth in Hinduism has to do with …’) (level 5) • 4. (some): what seems to be important in this religion? Explain how/why it is important? (level 5-6) All: fill out the dimensions grid with facts about Hinduism (level 3-4) Most: can make a statement about each dimension is in Hinduism (level 5) Some: can show what is most important in Hinduism with reference to the Six Dimensions (level 6) 2008 2. Brahman, the Supreme Being Learning Objective: to understand the idea of the supreme god in Hinduism (Brahman) Elephant story: - how was each blind man right? - how was each blind man wrong? ‘Finding God’: “There is one Truth (Brahman), but the wise call it by many names” - Rig Veda - what was Chitendra confused about? - how did ‘water’ answer his 1. copy out the quote, discuss what question? might this mean? (level 3) The families of the Hindu gods: - how are the gods of Hinduism linked together? 2. explore ideas of the one and the many with the following (levels 4-5)… OM: - what are the three main parts of OM? - why are there many Hindu gods? - where do all the gods come from? 2008 Learning Objective: to understand the idea of the supreme god in Hinduism (Brahman) 2. Brahman, the Supreme Being Elephant story ‘Finding God’ story “There is one Truth (Brahman), but the wise call it by many names” - Rig Veda The families of the Hindu gods OM Conclusion: ‘Is Hinduism a monotheistic (belief in one God only) or a polytheistic (belief in many gods) religion? Why?’ Make use of the notes you gathered in the above diagram. All: will have some information about the many gods in Hinduism (level 3-4) Most: can answer some questions about how God is seen in different ways (level 5) Some: will be able to show how belief in Brahman is both one and many (level 6-7) 2008 3-4. Hindu Gods & Symbolism Learning Objective: To explore the symbolism of the Hindu gods …there are many gods apart from Brahman, but … …the many gods represent different aspects of Brahman… Main task: in groups of three (target levels 6,5,4) – research and make a poster presentation on the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) and at least three other gods: • all to research (654) • two to present the poster (54) Name of the god: Symbols: Story/connections: God/goddess of: • one to write the summary (6) Resources: ‘Hinduism’ p. 14-21; department sheets; library books; internet Summary: why are there many gods in Hinduism? All: will have researched symbols of up to six Hindu gods (level 3-4) Most: will have presented the research showing the meaning behind the symbols (level 5) Some: will explore why there are so many Hindu gods (level 6-7) 2008 5. The Sacred Books Learning Objective: where Hinduism get its beliefs about God from, the sacred books Introduction: Shruti Smriti Vedas Puranas Research: find out about the structure and contents of the sacred books What do the Vedas contain? 1 3 Laws of Manu Resource: Hinduism P.8-13 2 4 Mahabharata & Bhagavad Gita Rig Veda Ramayana Review: what can you recognise or comment about the following …? In what ways do the sacred books help Hindus find Brahman (level 5-6)? All: can name the main sacred books in Hinduism (level 3) Most: know what sort of material is contained in the sacred books (level 4-5) Some: can show the different ways in which Hindu sacred books teach humanity about God (level 5-6) 2008 Study Objectives: to understand and explain the ‘themes’ and ‘means’ of Hindu festivals… 6-7. Festivals What are festivals about? In pairs (target 5/6 & 4/5): research and present a study on at least two festivals in Hinduism (sugar paper). Procedure: (both) research facts @ story, rituals, symbols, theme (4/5) present the results under the four headings on sugar paper plus space for the overview (5/6) written response to: “how do the festivals help in the search for Brahman in life?” Resource: Hinduism, p. 36-41 The Story of the festival… Rituals: the actions which show the theme The Festival Symbols: the objects which show the theme Theme: the main point(s) from the story Report information about at least two Hindu festivals (level 3-4) Report information categorised under the four headings (level 5) Can show how the festivals fit in to the quest for God in Hindu life (level 6) 2008 8-9. Hindu beliefs: samsara & moksha Learning Objective: understand Hindu beliefs about the world and life Starter: what is the word for ‘soul’ in Hinduism? Lesson 1: using P.24-25 of ‘Hinduism’ note what the following words mean in a copy of this diagram: Brahman Moksha Maya Samsara Reincarnation ahimsa Yoga Meditation Karma Worship Suffering Guru Lesson 2: explain in your own words: What is the main problem in Hinduism and what is the main aim of Hinduism? All: know the words of samsara and moksha (level 3-4) Most: understand what samsara and moksha are (level 5) Some: can show and discuss how all Hindu beliefs work together (level 6-7) 2008 10. Hindu Society: Varna, caste Learning Objective: to know what caste is, to understand how it works, to reflect on the meaning of, caste starter 1. Using ‘Hinduism’ P.26-27 fill in a copy of this diagram in your books (level 3-4) Caste Description Purusha Brahmins Kshatriyas Vaishyas Shudras 2. What were the Untouchables? 3. What decides which caste you are born into? (level 5) All: will know the four castes of Hindu society (level 3-4) Most: will understand the duties of caste and how caste is decided (level 5) Some: can explore the effects of caste on a Hindu’s life (level 6) 4. Write down what might be the benefits and difficulties of the caste system for a modern Hindu. Try to use the following in your answer: karma, duty, identity, society, tradition… (level 6) 2008 11. Ashrama: the four stages of life Learning Objective: to understand the four stages of life for a Hindu starter 1. using ___ fill in a copy of this diagram in your books (level 3-4) Sanskrit (Translated) Aim in Life Duty (dharma) 1. 2. 3. 4. 2. Why are the Ashramas in this order (level 5)? 3. What does it say is important in Hindu life (level 6)? All: know the four stages of life (level 3-4) Most: can explain what the duty of each stage is (level 5) 2008 Some: can discuss what the overall aim/meaning of life is for a Hindu (level 6) 12-13. Rites of Passage Learning Objective: to explore how Hindus celebrate and recognise birth, coming of age, marriage and death What are Rites of Passage and how are they celebrated? A. Using pages 44-47 of ‘Hinduism’ make a study across a double page in your exercise book of the Rites of Passage using the following headings: • What change in life is marked? • What symbols are used to mark the change? • What rituals are used to mark the change? BIRTH UPANAYANA The start of a new life… The change from being a child to being an adult How is a new life marked in the ceremonies following birth? How is the change from childhood to adulthood marked? MARRIAGE DEATH The joining of two lives to become one The journy from life to the afterlife How is the joining of two people symbolised in Hindu marriage? How is the journey to the next life symbolised? (levels 4-5) B. How do the Rites of Passage help Hindus on their search to find God? (level 6…) All: know what the four Rites of Passage are (level 3-4) Most: understand how the Rites of Passage are marked in Hinduism (level 5) Some: can show how the Rites of Passage help in the search to find God (level 6) 2008 Learning objective: Hindu worship: ritual & symbolism 14-15 Worship starter Read p. 32-35 ‘Hinduism’ Make a list of as many symbols and rituals as you can find in Hindu worship symbols meaning rituals meaning What are the meanings of the symbols & rituals? Summary: why, and what, do Hindus worship? All: can identify the symbols and rituals involved in Hindu worship (level 3-4) Most: can explain the meaning behind the symbols and rituals of Hindu worship (level 5) Some: can explain the overall purpose of Hindu worship (level 6) 2008 16-17. Gandhi & Ahimsa Learning Objective: to understand what ‘ahimsa’ is and how it influences Hindu life. 1. What … Hinduism, p25, 3rd paragraph 3 2. How … What is ahimsa? What do the following three quotes have to say about how a Hindu should practise ahimsa? What is a consequence of ahimsa for many Hindus? Hinduism, p53, 3-4th paragraph Why do Hindus practise ahimsa? "This is the sum of duty; do naught unto others that you would not have them do unto you." (Mahabharata) "One should not behave towards others in a way which is disagreeable to oneself. This is the essence of morality. All other activities are due to selfish desire." (Mahabharata) "What is religion? Compassion for all things, which have life." (Hitopadesa, Sanskrit fables) 2008 The weak can never forgive. Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love. I do not envisage God other than truth and nonviolence. The strength to kill is not essential for selfdefence; one ought to have the strength to die. Non-cooperation with evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Action for one’s own self binds, action for the sake of others delivers from bondage. Ahimsa is the eradication of the desire to injure or to kill. 3. How can it … ? Truth is my religion and ahimsa is the only way of its realization. No power on earth can subjugate you when you are Ahimsa is the highest ideal. armed with the sword of It is meant for the brave, ahimsa. It ennobles both the never for the cowardly. victor and the vanquished. Learning Objective: to understand what ‘ahimsa’ is and how it influences Hindu life. An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. Ahimsa is an attribute of the brave. Cowardice and ahimsa don’t go together any more than water and fire. I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent. 2008 a. Read through each quote – discuss what they mean. b. Choose one, copy it out into your book. c. Explain in detail what you think the quote means. d. Is Gandhi’s ‘ahimsa’ anything more than just ‘being nice’? N A M All: know what ‘ahimsa’ means (level 4) Most: can explain why Hindus practise ahimsa (level 5) Some: can discuss ways in which ahimsa can be practised in life (level 6) A few: can analyse different levels in which ahimsa is practised in life (level 7) A S T E 2008