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Hinduism and Buddhism Develop

Discover the rich history and fundamental beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism, two influential religions that shaped the spiritual landscape of Asia. Explore key concepts such as reincarnation, karma, enlightenment, and nirvana, and learn about the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. This overview highlights the evolution of these faiths, the caste system's role in Hindu society, and the emergence of Jainism. Understand how these religions spread, their teachings, and their impact on millions around the world today.

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Hinduism and Buddhism Develop

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  1. Hinduism and Buddhism Develop Chapter 3 section 2

  2. Key Terms • Reincarnation • Karma • Jainism • Siddhartha Gautama • Enlightenment • Nirvana

  3. Hinduism Evolves Over Centuries • Collection of religious beliefs • Not traced back too a founder • Origin and Beliefs • Liberates the soul from mistakes, disappointments • Upanishada- interpret meaning of hymns

  4. Hinduism Evolves Over Centuries • Reincarnation- rebirth your spirit is born again until you achieve moksha • Karma-good or bad deeds follow someone through reincarnation

  5. Hinduism and society • Ideas strengthened the caste system • If born a female or untouchable it was because of bad karma • Only men of the top three varnas could achieve moksha

  6. Hinduism and Society • Caste system • What you eat • Way to eat it • Cleanliness • Associates • How to dress • Dominates every aspect of life

  7. New Religions Arise • Jainism • Founder Mahavira • The soul • Nothing should be harmed • Could not work in an occupation that could hurt something • 5 million in the world today

  8. Buddha Seeks Enlightenment • Siddhartha Gautama- founder of Buddhism • Enlightenment-seeking wisdom • Debated religious leaders • Fasted on six grains of rice • 49 days of meditation he received enlightenment

  9. Buddha Seeks Enlightenment • 4 Noble truths • Life with suffering • Selfish desire the cause • End desire , end suffering • Attain enlightenment and follow the eightfold path • Middle way between desires and self denial

  10. Buddha Seeks Enlightenment • Eightfold path • Guide to behavior • Staircase • Master on step at a time • Occurs over a lifetime • Nirvana-release of selfishness and pain • Reincarnation • Rejected the caste system

  11. The Religious Community • Sangha- first five disciples who heard Buddha • Dharmas- Buddhist doctrine and teaching • Buddhist laity- people devoted to Buddha • Make up the three jewels

  12. Buddhism and Society • Craftsman and laborers first followers • Admitted woman • Monks and nuns took vows • Wandered through India spreading the message • Written down shortly after Buddha’s death

  13. Buddhism in India • Spread over Asia • Traveled along China’s trading routes • Small in India • Hinduism absorbed Buddhism • India important pilgrimage • His birthplace • Fig tree • Sacred mound

  14. Trade and Spread of Buddhism • Traders played an important role • Traveled to China • Made it the most widespread religion of East Asia • Helped to spread other cultural influences

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