major religions of india hinduism islam buddhism
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Hinduism Sacred Text: Vedas/Upanishads Every individual has a soul which is part of a
larger soul called ATMAN. The goal of life is to “free the soul from
individual existence through a reunion with Atman” This takes more than one lifetime.(belief in reincarnation)
Hinduism encourages: Truth, respect for life and detachment from the material world.
Hinduism Caste System: A division of society
based differences of wealth, inherited rank or occupation.
Priests
Fighters/Warriors
Farmers and Workers
Slaves
Outcastes
Hinduism
You work your way up the Caste System by following the rules of Hindu society and having good KARMA.
Karma-All actions in a persons life that affect his or her fate in the next life.
Hinduism
Belief in many gods. 3 main gods-Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva.
Believe in ATMAN. Believe in the CASTE SYSTEM. Belief in KARMA. Belief in REINCARNATION.
Hindu Belief System
Islam Islam=Submission to gods will 1.1 Billion adherents worldwide Founder-Muhammad
“Let the Koran always be your guide, do what it commands; shun what it forbids.”
5 Pillars of Islam
Believe in one god
Pray 5x per day
Give Alms
Fast during Ramandan
Pilgrimage to Mecca
4th Pillar of Islam
No eating during daylight hours No eating during daylight hours of the holy month of Ramandanof the holy month of Ramandan
5th Pillar of Islam
Take a trip to Mecca at least once in Take a trip to Mecca at least once in your lifetime-Worship at the Kaaba.your lifetime-Worship at the Kaaba.
Muslims believe in...
Equality (no caste) The Koran (holy book) One God (Allah) Final Judgement Abraham, Moses and Jesus
as prophets
4 Noble truths
#1 Pain and Misery are universal#1 Pain and Misery are universal
#2 The Cause of pain and misery is #2 The Cause of pain and misery is desiredesire
#3 The way to end suffering is to overcome #3 The way to end suffering is to overcome desire by reaching the state of NIRVANAdesire by reaching the state of NIRVANA
#4 The way to reach nirvana is to #4 The way to reach nirvana is to follow the Middle Wayfollow the Middle Way
The middle way
Good Conduct and compassion for living things, right knowledge, right intentions, right speech and right conduct.
Buddhists believe
In no gods that all people
could achieve nirvana by following the middle way
in equality (no caste system)