Hinduism & Buddhism

Hinduism * A combination of a member of religious traditions in India * A polytheistic religion (More than iodine god) * God is Brahman Creator and creation, make manifest in 3 persons 1. Brahma Creator 2. Vishnu Preserver 3. shiva Destroyer * According to Hinduism, our true self-importance is Brahman * The human psyche is Atman * Basic Hindu phrase is Atman is Brahman or Tat Tatum asi, signification That Thou Art * Goal of Hindu breeding 1. Become perfected to the extent that the soul merges with the soul of god 2. No need to be natural again in another human body Hindus bank that the human soul journeys through one life and then dies and is born again into a new body through reincarnation or transmigration * Samsara Cycle of Rebirth * Dharma Ethical duties of a person * Karma Law of receiving what one deserves * Hindus believe that the soul is reborn into a higher stage of institution if the person has lived a good life * Moksha The liberation from the Hindus endless cycles of changeover * The path to Moksha which most followed is devotion * Hindus believe in the Caste System.Social Groups in to which Hindus argon born * 4 Main Castes 1. Sedras Laborers 2. Valeyas Producers 3. Kshatrlyas Administrators 4. Brahmias Seers * 4 Stages of Hindu vitality 1. Student (Brahmancarin) 2. Householder -(Grihartha) 3. Retirement Working proscribed the philosophy of life (Vanapratha) 4. Wonderer Free from all attachments of life (Sannyasin) * Sannyasin The Stage of aliveness where one renounces family, name and any memories of the past * 4 Wants of Hinduism 1. Pleasure 2. conquest 3. Duty 4. Liberation Classic Period of Hinduism Era when Hinduism becomes distinguished as a religion * In regards to other religions, Hinduism is tolerant * Both Buddhism and Jainism grew out of Hinduism and were founded as reactions to Hinduism * Jainism and Buddhism advocate non-violence * Sikhism was founded by Guru Nank and has its roots in Hinduism. Its a symbol o f Hinduism and Islam * One of the most popular aspects of Hinduism is Yoga * Yoga = Discipline helps a Hindu put up above his self limitation * Bhagavad-Gita is an example of Hindu sacred literatureBuddhism * Siddhartha Gautama * raise a Hindu in warrior club * Became Buddha (Enlightened One) * Attained enlightenment when he realized the importance of understanding suffering as articulated in the 4 Noble Truths * His Philosophy * Doctrine of middle way * ticker Way Living Half way between luxury and penury (different than rich & poor) * Buddhism spread into the Far East Broke into Sects. * Main Types of Buddhism 1. Theravada enlighten of Elders * Stressing Individual Salvation * Holding Traditional Thoughts South East Asian, Buma, Cevalon and Malano 2. Mahayana outstanding Vehicle * Stressing Social Salvation * Having a number of sects and diverse thoughts (Zen Buddhism) 3. Vajrayana baseball diamond Vehicle * Through growing out of Hinduism, Buddhism has lost influenc e as a religion in India * 4 Noble truths 1. In Life, woeful Abounds 2. Suffering is Caused by Desire The Ego 3. Cure lies in overcoming self-serving craving 4. Cure can be accomplished by pursuance the Eightfold Path * Eightfold Path . honorable Understanding sense of what is suffering (4 Noble Truths) 2. right Thought Purifying the Mind3. Right words Speak Truthfully 4. Right Conduct Dont Lie, Kill, Commit Adultery, Consume intoxications 5. Right Livelihood Actions used to earn a living, not to harm others 6. Right Effort -Be diligent and cultivating good thoughts 7. Right Mindfulness -Knowing oneself 8. Right assimilation -Help see things as they really argon * Since Buddhism outgrew Hinduism Kept Assumption that globe are reborn into new bodies * God of life is the absorption of the self into the infinite * Nirvana (Meditation) Such absorption in Buddhism * Unlike Hindus, Buddhism ignores the caste systems and Hindu Rituals * Meditation is vital to all branches of Buddhism * Tripitaka Sacred literature in Buddhism (Three Baskets) * Written from oral traditions about 150 years after Buddha lived * same(p) Hindus, most Buddhist festivals are local or religious events * Funeral rituals are important to Buddhists Strong interest in after life * 3 Jewels Considered to be the core of Buddhism 1. Sangha Community of Buddhists, monks, nuns and lay people 2. Buddha Name for those educated according to Buddhist faith Buddha with B refers to Siddhartha Gautama3. Dharma Buddhas Teachings * Symbols of Buddhism 1. Wheel of Law 8 Spokes represent Eightfold Path 2. Bodhi Tree Place of Enlightenment 3. Stupas/Pagooas A dome/shaped monument used to house Buddhist relics (Pagodas are Larger stupas)