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13-2 Warm-up (Part 1) Look at the picture at the bottom of page 363. Why do you think that water is often an important symbol in the world’s religions? Hinduism • Belief that a supreme being (Brahman) is the soul of the universe *prayer, meditation, selfless acts and worship of gods Main Gods • Brahma, the Creator (pictures) • Vishnu the Protector (pictures) • Goddess Laxmi -Vishnu's wife and Provider (pictures) • Shiva -the Powerful God (pictures) • Goddess Parvati -Shiva's friend (pictures) • Goddess Saraswati- the god of Knowledge and Learning (pictures) Hinduism • They believe that one supreme spirit is the only reality in the universe. • All living things have a soul, which comes from that spirit Reincarnation • The belief that the soul is born into a new body. • Karma the consequences of a persons actions in life decides what will happen to the soul in the next life. • This all ties into the caste system if you follow the Vedas (rules) in your life, you will move up in the caste system in your next life. Buddhism • Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama also called Buddha. • Buddha means one who is enlightened 4 Noble Truths • Goal of a Buddhist is to get out of the reincarnation cycle. • Life contains suffering, but following the 4 noble truths one can live in peace The Eightfold Path • A way of right living to help people escape the cycle of reincarnation and achieve Nirvana • Nirvana state of being free from suffering Assignment • Create a graphic organizer comparing Hinduism and Buddhism • Extra Credit: Compare an additional religion you have already learned about this year 13-2 (Part 2) What would your reaction be if you found out that your parents had already selected the person that you were to marry when you were just a baby? Sikhism • Originated in Northern India • Believe in: -one god -reincarnation -leading good and simple lives Jainism • Branch off of Buddhism. • It stresses not harming ANY living being. • Strict vegetarians. Family Life • Most Indians live in extended families • Village life varies from region to region. • Some have houses, others have mud structures Culture • Sons learn their fathers occupations (tradition) • Lots or people move to the cities for more work opportunities. • The cities have explosive growth poverty and slums Popular Culture • Bollywood largest film industry in the world. • Produced in 52 languages. Assignment • Read the Worldster on page 368. • Comparing your daily life to Sevita’s, list the what you do at the following times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm. • Write a narrative comparing your day to Savita’s, highlighting major similarities and differences.