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Title: Eastern Religions


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Eastern Religions
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism

2
Hinduism
  • More than a religion its a way of life

3
The Beginning
  • Aryans
  • From central Asia move into India
  • Were mostly nomadic herders
  • Had no formal system of writing kept their
    history from generation to generation by
    memorizing long hymns and poems called
    Upanishads

4
Basic Truths of Hinduism
  • One true reality Brahman, the mighty spirit
    that creates and destroys
  • Atman comparable to Christianitys Holy Spirit
  • Reincarnation spirits reborn in another body
    could go thru many to gain
  • Moksha gaining a state of perfect understanding

5
Caste System
  • Like the class system found in all societies
    with some differences no moves up or down
    possible in this lifetime only in the next life
  • Karma ethical law of cause and effect moral
    behavior in one life would guarantee rebirth in
    higher caste
  • Dharma duties of each caste that needs to be
    fulfilled

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Typical Castes
  • Brahmins Priests (Gods mouth)
  • Kshatriyas Rulers and Warriors (Gods arms)
  • Vaishyas Landowners, merchants and artisans
    (Gods legs)
  • Shudras Servants and Slaves (Gods feet)
  • Untouchables

7
Buddhism
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Siddhartha Guatamawww.pacificasiamuseum.org/buddh
ism/images/pop1-3.jpg
  • Born into a wealthy warrior class family
  • Had not seen poverty or pain until into his 20s
    seeing it had major impact on life
  • Left wife and child to go search for answers
  • Tried everything finally clicked

9
Four Noble Truths
  • Life is full of pain and suffering
  • Life bites because of our greed
  • To end pain and suffering must end greed
  • To end greed must follow Eight-fold path

10
Eight Fold Path
  • Right knowledge
  • Right purpose
  • Right speech
  • Right action
  • Right living
  • Right effort
  • Right mindfulness
  • Right meditation

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Nirvana
  • Something like our heaven
  • Can be obtained by following Eight-Fold Path
  • Believe in Reincarnation but unlike Hindus
    Nirvana can be obtained in one lifetime.
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