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Bellringer What is a Brahman? It is the notion that there is a single spiritual power.

The Beliefs of Hinduism Hinduism has no single founder. It is the one of the world most complex religions because of the overlapping beliefs of the different groups that settled in India.

Polytheistic or Monotheistic? Hindus believe that al the universe is a part of the all powerful spiritual force called brahman. Brahman is too complex for most people to understand so they worship a variety of gods. Many Gods or One?

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HINDUISM Sacred Texts – Vedas and Upanishads The Goal of Life – to Hindus every person has an atman or essential self. The ultimate goal is to achieve moksha with the Brahman. Moksha requires an individual to free themselves from selfish desires. As a result, Hindus belief in reincarnation so people can continue to work toward moksha.

Buddhism

Buddhism Early life -Born into high caste family legend says his mother dreamed that a radiant white elephant descended to her from heaven, and this sign led a profit to predict that the boy would someday become a wandering holy man. to prevent this, Gautama’s father kept him in his palace surrounded by comfort and luxury - Prince Gautama married, had a son and a happy life The Search One day as Gautama rode beyond palace gardens, he saw a sick person, an old person, and a dead body. For the first time he became aware of human suffering. Disturbed, he said goodbye to his wife and child, and left the palace, never to return. -he wanted to discover the realm of life where there is no suffering or death.

Gautama wandered for years, seeking answers from Hindu scholars and holy men. e fasted and meditated -one day, he sat under a giant tree, determined to stay there until he understood the mystery of life -for 48 days, evil spirits tried to tempt him to give up meditations -Then he suddenly believed he understood the cause and cure for suffering and sorrow -when he rose, he was Gautama no longer, but the “enlightened one” the Buddha

The Four Noble Truths 1. Life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow 2. The cause of suffering is the desire for things that are illusions, such as riches, power, long life 3. The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire 4. The way to overcome desire is to follow the Eightfold path. -For buddhists, the final goal is nirvana, or the union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth

SimilaritiesDifferences 1. Both religions believe in ahimsa, karma, dharma, moksha, and reincarnation. Buddhists reject formal rituals and the many Gods of Hinduism. Buddhist also reject the caste system. Buddhist believe in meditation for enlightenment.

Review Questions- Please copy and answer in complete sentences 1. Why is there a debate on whether Hinduism is polytheistic or monotheistic? 2. What are three basic teachings of Hinduism? 3. Explain the life of Siddartha Gautama and how he became Buddha. 4. a)What are three similarities between Buddhism and Hinduism? B.) Identify three difference between the two religions? 5. If you had to choose between Hinduism or Buddhism, which religion would you choose and why?