1. Hinduism
Sacred symbol “OM”

2. Origins Indus Valley Indus – Hindu Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
Spread of beliefs

3. Facts More than1 billion followers India, Nepal and Bangladesh
3rd largest religion
Oldest living religion

4. Facts No single founder “Way of life” “Family of religions”
Similarities with Buddhism & Sikhism

5. Beliefs What you do versus what you believe Supreme God – Brahman
Brahman – many forms
Atman – soul

6. Beliefs Reincarnation – Samsara Actions – Karma
Liberation from reincarnation – Moksha

7. Hindu Goals Artha – material gain Dharma – moral code Karma – action
Moksha – liberation

8. Path to Moksha
Spiritual knowledge
Meditation
Devotion
Good works

9. Hindu Gods One God – Brahman Different forms of Brahman
Personal gods/goddesses

10. Gods and Goddesses: The Hindu Trimurti
Brahma - Creator
Vishnu - Preserver
Shiva - Destroyer

11. Worship and Practice Shrine – Murti Mandir – Offerings Cremation
Caste system
Vegetarianism
Pilgrimages – River Ganges

12. Holy Texts
Vedas – knowledge
Oldest religious text
Basis of Hinduism