By: Mr. D A special thanks to D for making these slides Hinduism By: Mr. D A special thanks to D for making these slides

What is Hinduism? One of the oldest religions (3,500-5,000 years ago) Major religion in South Asia (India)

Supreme Being/Energy Brahma the Creator Vishnu the Preserver Many deities but a single, shapeless spirit-force: are they monotheist or polytheist? Brahma the Creator Vishnu the Preserver Shiva the Destroyer

Path to Salvation Dharma: a persons calling and or duty. Examples: Barrack Obama is president, he should be the best president possible You are a student, you should put your mind and energy to being the best student possible SpongeBob is a sponge, he should be the best sponge possible while being bob

Path to Salvation Karma: actions have a positive or negative ripple effect over time

Path to Salvation Reincarnation: a cycle of death and rebirth in different forms. Until we reach a point of balance, we are doomed to do this over and over. Moksha: ultimate freedom from reincarnation cycle a state of harmony with Brahma The four major sects of Hinduism differ in how they seek to achieve Moksha

Hindu Ceremonies and Rituals While Hindus have temples, most Hindu worship is done at home Puja: a votive offering to a deity Poetry, Song, Dance, Meditation and Yoga are all parts of Hindu worship Mantra: repeated phrase in Hindu meditation

Rituals and Ceremonies While Hindus often worship at home, they do have large festivals, like Diwali https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrrW3rO51ak

Hindu Sacred Texts Vedas: contain knowledge of the world Upanishads: wisdom stories

Code of Conduct The Yamas- ten restraints (things to avoid), ten practices (things you should do)

Haiku Truthfulness always Slander and deceit never Mouth working with heart Hey fix your mistakes! Give it up, deny yourself Karma says do it