1. Hinduism/Buddhism

2. Hinduism Aryan religion evolved into this
Both a religion and way of life
Belief in reincarnation
Body dies
Soul lives
Reborn after death

3. Hinduism cont.
Karma: actions in a person’s life, now and previously, that will determine their destiny
The good are rewarded
The bad are punished
If good you are born into higher state
Bad, born into lower state
Goal is to reach perfection

4. Hindu Beliefs (The Guru)

5. Nataraja (King of Dance)
Portrays SHIVA
3rd Eye- called Bindi or Tilaka. Tilaka differ depending on the sect or god that is worshipped. Bindi is only for women, usually to represent marriage. Four arms for the four directions, balance of good over evil and over ignorance. Expression and hairdo represent the holiness of Ganga or Ganges river.

6. Hinduism cont.
Perfection is called “moksha” and the cycle of reincarnation stops
United with Brahma (source of all being)
Brahma has 3 forms
Brahma (creator or source)
Vishnu (protector of all things)
Shiva (god of destruction)

8. Hinduism in the Modern World

9. Buddhism Created by Prince Siddhartha Gautama
Type of reformed Hinduism
Wanted simpler more pure religion
Became educated on Vedas & Upanishads
Became known as the “enlightened one” or Buddha

10. Buddhism cont. Shared beliefs w/ Hinduism
No killing animals
Reincarnation
Buddhism’s state of perfection is called nirvana
Rejected Hindu scriptures, caste system, and rituals
All people could achieve nirvana

11. Buddhism overview (10 min.)

12. Buddhism cont. (Don’t write)
Believe in 4 truths
1) Life consists of sickness, pain, & suffering
2) Suffering is caused by desires
3) Renounce all desires to reach nirvana
4) Follow the eightfold path
Moral code of 8 guidelines

13. Spread of Buddhism Spread quickly Spread mostly to southeast Asia
Similar to Hinduism
Many unhappy w/ the caste system
Spread mostly to southeast Asia
Interpreted differently
2 branches
Theravada
Mahayana

15. Spread cont. Theravada Mahayana Most like the original
Taught nirvana was achieved through proper conduct
Mahayana
Emphasized worship on Buddha as a god
Dedicated to human service