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Hinduism

Hinduism. Hinduism. Hinduism is a religion that began in India. The religion is the worlds oldest religion. There are 750 million Hindus in the world today. Most Hindus live in India and Nepal. Hindu Beliefs. God that is present in everything - called Brahman. Karma and Reincarnation.

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism

  2. Hinduism • Hinduism is a religion that began in India. • The religion is the worlds oldest religion. • There are 750 million Hindus in the world today. • Most Hindus live in India and Nepal.

  3. Hindu Beliefs • God that is present in everything - called Brahman.

  4. Karma and Reincarnation • Reincarnation a cycle of being born and reborn again in a new body. • Karma, a force that determines the quality of each life. • Hinduism Live a good life, you create good karma. Live a bad life, you create bad karma. • Good Karma, means better next life, bad karma, poorer next life

  5. Caste System

  6. Sacred Writings • The Vedas • collections of Sanskrit hymns

  7. Hindu Life Goals • Hinduism is about are 4 legitimate goals in life to reach nirvana: • dharma (living a good life) • artha (becoming rich by lawful means) • kama (delight of the senses) • moksha (ultimate liberation).

  8. Hindu Duties • Each Hindu has 4 daily duties: • Revere the deities (gods) • Respect ancestors • Respect all beings • Honor all humankind

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