Download Unit 3: Development of Religion

Unit 3:
Development of
Religion
Chapter 3, Sec 2 and 4
Chapter 10, Sec 1
Pg 282-297
Hinduism
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Different from other religions because it has
no founder and required god to worship
More of a worldview or way of life than a
“religion” or set of beliefs
What’s the point?
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The goal of Hinduism is to lead a good life and
become full of knowledge so you can be unified
with the spirit of all good things.
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This usually takes a few tries, so you must be reborn
(reincarnated) to try again until you get it right
Four paths will get you there:
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Right thinking
Right action
Religious devotion
Meditation
Sacred Texts of Hinduism
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The Veda (pg 63)
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http://www.4shared.com/video/V674CuB8/Sri_Su
ktam_-__Rig_Veda_Hymn_wi.html
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/
Upanishads
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http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/#upan
http://hinduism.about.com/od/scripturesepics/a/u
panishads.htm
Hindu Vocabulary
http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/hglossry.htm
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Moksha: uniting with god
Ataman: human soul
Brahman: soul of the world, source of all
things
Samsara: reincarnation
Karma: law of cause and effect
Dharma: the virtues of living a good life
The Gods of Brahman
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Brahma: creator
Vishnu: protector
Shiva: destroyer
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Polytheistic? Or what?
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There is no “required” or official god
Research a Hindu God
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Lakshmi
Ganesha
Saraswathi
Indra
Krishna
Hanuman
Caste System
• Hinduism
enabled the caste
system.
• You could only
moved up through
reincarnation
http://www.dummies.com/
how-to/content/hinduismfor-dummies-cheatsheet.html
Fun Facts
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The sound “Aum” or “Om” is used in
prayers and is the most sacred of syllables
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It is also the symbol of the Hindu Religion
The River Ganges is a sacred site and
considered holy water
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Most Hindus come to bathe in the water and
hope for healing and purification
Fun Facts continued…
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Religion is lead by Gurus and Brahmin
priests
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Gurus are very close to moksha and are believed
to have great knowledge
Priests read from the Vedas and take care of the
temples
Important Terms
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Veda
Untouchables
Ganges River
Guru
Mandir = temple
Brahman
Simplify Hinduism Web Sites
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http://www.hindubooks.org/hinduism_simpli
fied/
http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/religion/hindui
sm.htm
Think
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Answer the following questions on a piece
of paper
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If people followed the beliefs of Hinduism, what
kind of life would they lead?
Are there any common beliefs that you share or
connect with?
Are there any beliefs that you find ridiculous?
List any facts that fascinated or intrigued you.
Pair
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Get in pairs and share your answers with
one another
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Question the other person about their answers
Discuss WHY they think the way they do
Share
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Share the main points of your discussion
with the class.
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Each person must share some information