1. Hinduism Learning Goals: Review: I will consider which of the 4 Paths to Salvation I would be most attracted to I will be able to identify the 5 Castes in Hinduism (and Indian culture) and analyze the impact such social structures has on society I will understand the 4 Stages and 4 Aims in the life of a Hindu and compare these to my own life as a Christian and/or Canadian TODAY: I will teach a mini lesson on either the naming ceremony, sacred thread ceremony, death ritual, or marriage in Hinduism I will identify the significance of 3 Hindu symbols I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

2. Learning Goal: I will understand the milestones in the life of a Hindu (naming, sacred threat ceremony, death, and marriage) and compare them to my own experiences Blue Textbook: Milestones in the Life of a Hindu Naming – page 241 (Tyler and Chris) Sacred Thread Ceremony – page 241 (Tom, Cole, Ethan) Death – page 242 (John, Sam, Laura) Marriage – page 251 (Cheyeanne) TASK: YOU decide how to teach it. Let’s make it exciting!! Venn diagram, poem, song, rap, act it out, draw it, chart it, what else…?

3. Hinduism Rituals/Festivals and Milestones Orange Text Book- Read 133-137 Answer: #1 (p.133) #1 and 4 (p.136), #1 a and b (p.140)

4. Learning Goal: I will identify the significance of 3 important symbols in Hinduism. Use the question sheet to guide your drawing and note for: The LOTUS The Cow The OM (Aum)

5. Hinduism The OM (“Aum__”) Meditation The most sacred sound and the most sacred prayer. Chanting OM is said to enable an individual to undergo a transformation of consciousness. (We can return to our centre, feel harmony, and peace) OM is sometimes called the 4 Syllable Sound “A”- Waking Consciousness “U”- Dream Consciousness “M”- Dreamless Sleep __ The silent Syllable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXGpP7AJzCc

6. BRAHMA One of the TRIMURTU - god of CREATION - said to be the son of Brahman (Supreme Being/Ultimate Reality) and Shakti (Ultimate Female Reality) - consort is Saraswati (goddess of learning) - vehicle is a swan or peacock or lotus Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

7. BRAHMA -Depicted with four heads, four faces, four arms -Four heads symbolize ability to see all corners and places in universe (all seeing) -Four faces symbolize source of all knowledge necessary for the creation of the universe and the sacred knowledge of the four Vedas (all knowing) -Four castes originated from his body -He carries…. A rosary (time cycle of creation), a book (the Vedas), water pot (filled with water from Ganges) -Stands or sits on a lotus (creative power) -He is worshipped by seekers of knowledge such as students, teachers, scholars and scientists *Also considered above worship by some so few temples to him Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

8. SHIVA One of the TRIMURTU - god of Destruction (the destroyer/redeemer) - destroys to allow the process of re-creation (transformation) Lord of the dance – halo of fire (represents samsara), dwarf (ignorance and human pride), drum (time), flame of destruction, purification and renewel, tiger skin loin cloth (strength), snake (power over evil forces) *he destroys sins of believers and leads them to redemption *must look at the evil as well as the good in the world *suffering so there can be good Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

9. SHIVA Third eye (wisdom – can look beyond obvious with untamed energy which destroys evil doers and sins) Crescent moon – power over procreation and destruction, and control over time Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

10. VISHNU One of the TRIMURTU -god of PRESERVATION - maintains balance between good and evil - most worshipped of all gods -Two avatars (a deity who came to earth in human form)  Rama and Krishna *His 9 th avatar is Gaustama (THE BUDDHA!) -Blue body – colour of sky and oceans… symbolize infinity -Yellow clothes – symbol of earth and earthly incarnations -Four arms (omnipotence/omnipresence) -Discus (weapon to protect followers from evil), conch shell (communication with devotees), mace (uses energy in this world), lotus flower (liberation) Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

11. THE WIVES… Brahma  Saraswati Shiva  Parvati Vishnu  Lakshmi Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

12. SARASWATI Wife of Brahma - goddess of Learning, knowledge and wisdom, music, the arts - dressed in white sari (pure knowledge) - Book (sacred scripture), prayer beads (concentration, meditation), playing lute (mind and intellect, live in perfect harmony), - vehicle is the swan (grace, pure white bird) Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

13. PARVATI Wife of Shiva - goddess of peace, loving, kind, gentle - loyal and loving wife - holds a lotus in one hand and the mudra (hand gesture) is offering protection or gifts - symbolizes virtues of fertility, devotion to spouse, asceticism and power Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

14. LAKSHMI Wife of Vishnu - goddess of beauty, wealth, good fortune - she provides Vishnu with wealth -Always standing or sitting on lotus with gold coins pouring from hand - pink lotus, pink sari, represents kindness -Hindus pray for her when need help with money (especially during Divali when they wish for a prosperous new year) Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

15. SHAKTI Creative Energy Mother goddess – female aspect of all gods (female energy) *ALL GODDESSES are BORN FROM HER Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

16. DURGA Destroyer of demons, evil, and ignorance - riding a tiger to show she can tame this wild and arrogant animal Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

17. GANESHA God of wisdom, strength and luck, remover of difficulties SON of Shiva and Parvati HIS ELEPHANT HEAD SHOWS…. Wisdom, large ears (listens more), small mouth (speaks less), large stomach (to digest experiences so not overcome by suffering) Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

18. HANUMAN God of intelligence, loyalty, bravery, strength, and faith Assisted Rama to save Sita H – humility and hopefulness A - admiration N - nobility U - understanding M - mastery over ego A - achievements N - Nishkama-karma (selfless work in service of God) Learning Goal: I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman

19. LEARNING GOAL: I I will begin to understand the Hindu Trimurti and puja (worship) of various manifestations of Brahman Read page 234 in the Blue Text Book: 1) Define: Puja, Murti, and Mandir 2) Create a Venn Diagram to compare Puja in the home and temple to worship in any other Religion you are familiar with

20. Hinduism Learning Goals:  I will understand the significance of the Sacred Ganges River Documentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqQ1zQ3Y5W8

21. Hinduism Arranged Marriages

22. BUDDHISM – BUDDHISM - THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA PAGE 261BUDDHISM - THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA The Wheel of Law The Four Noble Truths – page 276 - Life is Suffering - Suffering is caused by desire - There is an end to suffering - The Eightfold path (or Middle Way) is the answer The Wheel of Law – page 269 - This sign if associated with Buddha’s first sermon at a deer park in Sarnath. It is said that he used grains of rice to draw the symbol, which signifies the rounds of births and deaths a person experiences. The eight spokes represent the eightfold path. The Eightfold Path – SAWCUTME – page 276