1. India & China Notes Hinduism & Buddhism

2. Caste System  complex form of social organization with rules to ensure spirituality  Everyone not equal

3. Beliefs of Hinduism “God is one, but wise people know it by many names” Hindu gods:  Brahma- the Creator  Vishnu- the Preserver  Shiva- the Destroyer

4. Sacred Texts a) Bhagavad-Gita b) The Vedas c) Upanishads

5. Goal of Life 1. Atman: one's true self beyond identification 2. Moshka: ultimate goal is union with Brahman a. Reincarnation: rebirth of the soul in another bodily form

6. Karma  Your actions in this life can affect your fate in the next life

7. Dharma  What upholds the natural order of things

8. Jainism  prescribes a path of non- violence towards all living beings

9. Guatama Buddha  Siddhartha Guatama- founder of Buddhism  Wealthy childhood  As adult searched for meaning of life and suffering

10. The Search  Four Noble Truths 1. Life is full of suffering and sorrow 2. Cause of suffering is desire for material gain 3. Only cure for suffering is to renounce desires 4. Way to overcome desire is Eightfold Path & Nirvana

11. The Search  “Eightfold Path”- (Pg. 64) how one overcomes desires and wants  Nirvana: The ultimate goal for Buddhists

12. Eightfold Path

13. Both religions believe in…  Ahisma: non-violence

14. Buddhists reject some Hindu beliefs  Their priests and rituals  Many gods of Hinduism  Caste System

15. Stupa  Large dome-shaped shrine that housed sacred remains

16. Tripitaka  Buddhist sacred text

17. 2 Sects  Theravada- followed the teachings of Buddha strictly- Sri Lanka, South-Eastern Asia  Mahayana- Followed Buddhist teachings loosely- spread to China, Korea, Japan