1. AIM: How can we compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism?
L37Hinduism and Buddhism
DO NOW: Multiple Choice
“When I go to the office, I put on my shirt and I take off my caste; when I come home, I take off my shirt and I put on my caste.” What is the main idea of this quotation?
1. the caste system continues to influence Indian society
2. the caste system has been reflected by most Indians
3. successful urban workers in India belong the same Caste
4. the Indian government officially supports the Caste system

2. Hinduism
HINDUISM- ( B.C.) major world religion that was first practiced in India. Created through the beliefs and literature of the Aryans.

3. What do Hindus Believe
Reincarnation - rebirth of the soul into different physical forms
MOKSHA- final releasing of the soul
karma are the good or bad deeds you do throughout your life
dharma is your soul’s role during your life

4. Buddhism
BUDDHISM - a major world religion that began in Ancient India (present-day Nepal) by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

5. What do Buddhists Believe?
The Four Noble Truths
Life is full of suffering
People suffer b/c the desire things
To end suffering, end desire
Change your behavior to reach enlightenment

6. Compare and Contrast Hinduism and Buddhism
Both
Buddhism
No specific founder
believe that the Buddha is a reincarnation of 1 of their gods
Holy book called “The Vedas”
Atman= individual soul
Brahman =the creator of all
Only priests (Brahmans) can achieve moksha
CASTE SYSTEM! – no social mobility (which means you can not change your caste)
Reincarnation
Karma
Originate from India
Polytheistic
Practice yoga
Most popular polytheistic religions in the world
Peace and non- violence towards living things
Believe in many heavens and hells
desire is the largest cause of suffering
Founder is Siddartha Guatama the Buddha
8 Fold Path
Don’t believe in the existence of souls
Holy text – 4 Noble truths
Don’t believe in the Vedas
Anyone can achieve Nirvana

7. Regents
Practice

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