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

2. Hinduism and Buddhism

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Caste System

8. 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

9. The Birth of Buddhism

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

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

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

18. 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)

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

20. Buddhism vs. Hinduism Reincarnation Karma The Cycle of Rebirth

21. 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