1. Religions of South East Asia 1.Hinduism 2.Buddhism 3.Confucianism 4.Taoism 5.Shinto

2. ReligionTeachings of:Beliefs:Country began in: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. Hinduism Teachings Of: Vedas- Books of knowledge that are basis of Hinduism Beliefs: Karma- actions determine what happens after death Reincarnation – the cycle of rebirth Caste System – an inherited social class Country of Origin: India

5. Buddhism Teachings Of: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) Beliefs: 1. Reincarnation based on A. 4 Noble Truths: 1)life is suffering, 2) the cause of suffering is illusion and desire, 3) suffering should be ended and 4) suffering can be eliminated by following the 8 fold path B. The 8 Fold Path: 1) know the truth 2) resist evil, 3) say nothing to hurt others 4) respect life, morality and property 5) holding a job that does no harm 6) think only good thoughts 7) controlling thoughts and feelings 8)meditate 2. Nirvana-the end of reincarnation Country of Origin: India but spread to E and SE Asia

7. Confucianism Teachings Of: Confucius (Kongfuzi) Beliefs: Moral character & responsibility for society Country of Origin: China

9. Taoism Teachings Of: Lao Tzu Beliefs: To find harmony with the Tao or nature Country of Origin: China

11. Shinto Teachings Of: Way of the gods Beliefs: Kami lives in all objects and forces of nature Country of Origin: Japan

13. RELIGIONTEACHINGS OF:BELIEFS: COUNTRY BEGAN IN: HinduismVedas- Books of knowledge that are basis of Hinduism Karma-actions determine what happens after death Reincarnation – the cycle of rebirth Caste System – an inherited social class India BuddhismGautama-Founder1. Reincarnation based on 2. 4 Noble Truths: 1)life is suffering, 2) the cause of suffering is illusion and desire, 3) suffering should be ended and 4) suffering can be eliminated by following the 8 fold path 3. The 8 Fold Path: 1) know the truth 2) resist evil, 3) say nothing to hurt others 4) respect life, morality and property 5) holding a job that does no harm 6) think only good thoughts 7) controlling thoughts and feelings 8) meditate India but spread to E and SE Asia

14. RELIGIONTEACHINGS OF:BELIEFS: COUNTRY BEGAN IN: Confucianism ( more philosophy than religion) Confucious (Kongfuzi) Moral character & responsibility for society China Taoism ( more philosophy than religion) Lao TzuTao te ching to find harmony with the Tao or nature China ShintoWay of the GodsKami lives in all objects and forces of nature Japan