Eastern Religions

Buddhism Nation of Origin- Nepal Nation of Origin- Nepal Founder: Siddhartha Gautama Founder: Siddhartha Gautama Place of Worship- Temple Place of Worship- Temple Holy Book: No one book- sacred texts including the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra Holy Book: No one book- sacred texts including the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra Deity: No deity Deity: No deity

Basic Tenets of Buddhism Impermanence and life suffering Impermanence and life suffering Complete contentment through eliminating the attachment to worldly things Complete contentment through eliminating the attachment to worldly things Four Noble Truths Four Noble Truths Eightfold Path to Nirvana Eightfold Path to Nirvana Reincarnation Reincarnation

Buddhism Wheel of Life The eight spokes equal the eightfold path which points the way to a proper life

The Eightfold Path

Hinduism Hindu Sanskrit word om means the sound of creation and is used to signify the divine nature of everything. It is especially used as a meditative chant Hindu Sanskrit word om means the sound of creation and is used to signify the divine nature of everything. It is especially used as a meditative chant

Hinduism  Nation of Origin: India  Founder: No single founder  Place of worship: Temple  Holy Book: No one book several sacred texts including the 4 Vedas and the Puranas  Deity: 3 main gods Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu Siva – The Destroyer

Basic Tenets of Hinduism  Trinity of gods  Castes based on ritual purity  Unity of all life  Reincarnation (samsara)  Enlightenment when free of earthly desires (moksha)  Freedom from desire comes from a lifetime of worship, knowledge and virtuous acts  Karma and Dharma

Islam This symbol was derived from the nomadic traders who roamed Saudi Arabia and Near East and saw these symbols in the clear heavens as evidence of divine presence This symbol was derived from the nomadic traders who roamed Saudi Arabia and Near East and saw these symbols in the clear heavens as evidence of divine presence

Islam Nation of Origin: Saudi Arabia Nation of Origin: Saudi Arabia Founder: Muhammad Founder: Muhammad Place of worship: Mosque Place of worship: Mosque Holy Book: Qur’ an Holy Book: Qur’ an Deity: God (Allah) Deity: God (Allah)

Basic Tenets of Islam People reach salvation through following the 5 Pillars of Islam People reach salvation through following the 5 Pillars of Islam 10 Commandments 10 Commandments Belief in life after death (resurrection) Belief in life after death (resurrection) Heaven and Hell Heaven and Hell Monotheistic (only one god) Monotheistic (only one god) Kinship with Judaism and Christianity Kinship with Judaism and Christianity

The Five Pillars of Islam Statement of Faith – “There is no god but Allah; Muhammad is the Prophet of God.” Statement of Faith – “There is no god but Allah; Muhammad is the Prophet of God.” Prayer Prayer Almsgiving Almsgiving Fasting – Ramadan Fasting – Ramadan Pilgrimage – The Hajj to Mecca Pilgrimage – The Hajj to Mecca

Confucianism Kung Fu-Tza or Confucius is the originator of a philosophy of social harmony. He was a teacher of gentlemanly behavior Kung Fu-Tza or Confucius is the originator of a philosophy of social harmony. He was a teacher of gentlemanly behavior

Confucianism Nation of Origin: China Nation of Origin: China Founder: Kung Fu-tza (Confucius) Founder: Kung Fu-tza (Confucius) Place of Worship: none Place of Worship: none Holy Book: The Analects, and the Five Classics Holy Book: The Analects, and the Five Classics Deity: Confucius is viewed as a god by some followers Deity: Confucius is viewed as a god by some followers

Basic Tenets of Confucianism  Social order, harmony and good environment  Respect for parents and elders  Education is important to both the individual and society  Stresses mans relationship with humankind especially family and state  Values an educated elite

Daoism Yin and Yang- a long- existing symbol of unity and interplay in the cosmos. Yin and Yang- a long- existing symbol of unity and interplay in the cosmos. The yin and yang are borrowed by the Daoists. The yin and yang are borrowed by the Daoists.

Daoism Nation of Origin: China Nation of Origin: China Founder: Lao Tzu Founder: Lao Tzu Place of worship: temple Place of worship: temple Holy Books: Dao de Ching (Book of Reason and Virtue) Holy Books: Dao de Ching (Book of Reason and Virtue) Deity: Lao Tzu Deity: Lao Tzu

Basic Tenets of Daoism Search for personal immortality Search for personal immortality A person must harmonize with the Dao. A person must harmonize with the Dao. The Dao is a natural path of the universe which is ever changing. It "refers to a power which envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, living and non-living. The Dao is a natural path of the universe which is ever changing. It "refers to a power which envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, living and non-living. The Tao regulates natural processes and nourishes balance in the Universe. It embodies the harmony of opposites (i.e. there would be no love without hate, no light without dark, no male without female.)" The Tao regulates natural processes and nourishes balance in the Universe. It embodies the harmony of opposites (i.e. there would be no love without hate, no light without dark, no male without female.)"

Shinto Torii Gate- The gate signifies the location of a Shinto Shrine and the holy spirits of Kami. Torii Gate- The gate signifies the location of a Shinto Shrine and the holy spirits of Kami.

Shinto Nation of Origin: Japan Nation of Origin: Japan Founder: Unknown Founder: Unknown Place of worship: Temple Place of worship: Temple Holy Books: None Holy Books: None Deity: Kami the sun goddess Deity: Kami the sun goddess

Basic Tenets of Shinto Nature worship and adoration of the sun goddess with emperor offspring Nature worship and adoration of the sun goddess with emperor offspring Nationalistic in 1920s and 1930s. Nationalistic in 1920s and 1930s. All of humanity is regarded as "Kami's child." Thus all human life and human nature is sacred. All of humanity is regarded as "Kami's child." Thus all human life and human nature is sacred. Believers aspire to have "makoto", sincerity or true heart. This is regarded as the way or will of Kami. Believers aspire to have "makoto", sincerity or true heart. This is regarded as the way or will of Kami. Morality is based upon that which is of benefit to the group. Morality is based upon that which is of benefit to the group. "Shinto emphasizes right practice, sensibility, and attitude." "Shinto emphasizes right practice, sensibility, and attitude."