India is the birthplace of what two religions? Hinduism, Christianity Islam, Christianity Buddhism, Hinduism Hinduism, Islam

Hinduism and Buddhism

Hinduism Buddhism Origin: Origin: Basic Beliefs: Similarities Practices: Origin: Basic Beliefs: Practices: Similarities

Hinduism No single founder-combination of beliefs Sacred texts-Vedas and Upanishads

Goal of Life Atman-essential self every person has one. Want to achieve moksha-being one with Brahman Do through reincarnation until they get it right.

Karma and Dharma Karma-actions in this life that affect the next. Dharma-the religious and moral duties of an individual. Caste system-strict Group you are in according to class, occupation, or gender.

Caste System

The Birth of Buddhism Founded by Siddhartha Gautama. Sixth century B.C. In Northern India (present day Nepal) Soon became the rival of Hinduism Siddhartha Gautama

The Birth of Buddhism

The Basic Principles of Buddhism Nirvana = the ultimate reality-the end of the self and a reunion with the universe Pain, poverty, sorrow are caused by human attachment to the material world Pain & sorrow can be forgotten by letting go of worldly cares

The Four Noble Truths Ordinary life is full of suffering. This suffering is caused by our desire to satisfy ourselves. The way to end suffering is to end desire for selfish goals and to see others as extensions of ourselves. The way to end desire is to follow the Middle Path.

The Eightfold Path Also called the Middle Path or Middle Way Leads to the end of suffering-Nirvana Further subdivided into three basic categories: Wisdom, Ethical Conduct, Mental Discipline

Impact of Buddhism on Indian Society Buddhism rejected the caste system This opened the door for people mistreated under Hinduism. Social equality became a hot subject for India for many centuries. “untouchables” and women began to be recognized

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Siddhartha Gautama Buddhism Founder Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Hinduism No particular Prophet

Buddhism vs. Hinduism The Buddha is NOT a God Relationship with God Atman=the individual soul Brahman=the Supreme Creator

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Goal of Life Buddhism Moksha-Enlightenment Ending Human Sorrow and Suffering Nirvana Hinduism Moksha-Enlightenment

Buddhism vs. Hinduism None Sacred Texts Buddhism The Vedas and Upandishads

Attitude Toward the Material World Buddhism vs. Hinduism Attitude Toward the Material World Buddhism Hinduism Detachment from worldly life and rejection of desire (the chief cause of suffering)

Attitude Toward Nonviolence Buddhism vs. Hinduism Attitude Toward Nonviolence Buddhism Hinduism Compassion, nonviolence towards all living things

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Reincarnation Karma The Cycle of Rebirth

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Caste System Buddhism Rejects the Caste System-all human beings can reach Nirvana as a result of their behavior in this life Hinduism Division of human beings into strict social castes based on karma from previous life