Integration of beliefs in peoples lives

Belief systems provide a framework of values, morals, norms and attitudes for people’s lives.

The belief system one holds impacts on inter-relationships with others. A belief system influences a person’s values, attitudes and consequent behaviour. A belief system influences a person’s values, attitudes and consequent behaviour.

Rituals, rites of passage and everyday customary things or actions may be part of the belief system. Rituals, rites of passage and everyday customary things or actions may be part of the belief system. e.g. Hindu Marriage: ‘In our religion, marriage is the most important of our life cycle rituals. The word “vivaha” (marriage) actually means “that which sustains dharma”. Therefore, you can understand why marriages are arranged – we cannot leave it up to chance.’ ‘In our religion, marriage is the most important of our life cycle rituals. The word “vivaha” (marriage) actually means “that which sustains dharma”. Therefore, you can understand why marriages are arranged – we cannot leave it up to chance.’

We are going to look at the influence of Hinduism on NZ Society and the influence of NZ Society on those who belong to the Hindu Belief System. We will look at different values positions within the Hindu Belief System We are going to look at the influence of Hinduism on NZ Society and the influence of NZ Society on those who belong to the Hindu Belief System. We will look at different values positions within the Hindu Belief System

We can identify values positions along a continuum. e.g. Attitudes towards eating meat: We can identify values positions along a continuum. e.g. Attitudes towards eating meat: –vegetarian diet, where some Hindu adhere to the practice of NO meat –others may eat meat at social gatherings outside the home –others may include meat regularly in their diet

We will attempt to explain the significance of the range of values positions on different aspects of Hinduism for Hindu Society in New Zealand We will attempt to explain the significance of the range of values positions on different aspects of Hinduism for Hindu Society in New Zealand –What are the different values positions held by people? –How do they affect each other? –How are they modified/manifested within N.Z. Society?

We will find out the different values positions of Hindus in New Zealand We will find out the different values positions of Hindus in New Zealand Hindu visitors Hindu visitors Field trip Field trip