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1 Unit 4 Behind beliefs Welcome to the unit Unit 4 Behind beliefs Welcome to the unit

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3 What does ‘religion’ refer to?

4 Many people in different parts of the world have different beliefs or religions. What are the most popular ones? The most popular ones are Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

5 Have you been to any famous sites in China? What are they? There are many famous historic religious sites in China. The Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu Province and the White House temple in Luoyang, Henan Province are the famous Buddhist sites. Mount Wudang in Hubei Province is famous for Taoism. The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, is the holy place for Tibetan Buddhism.

6 Many people in different parts of the world have different beliefs or religious. Picture 1

7 1. What are they doing? 2. When is it now? 3. What do people eat on Christmas Day? They are celebrating Christmas. It’s Christmas Eve. People will prepare lots of chocolates, nuts and snacks. A roast turkey or goose is usually served for Christmas dinner.

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9 Have you ever read this book? What do you know about it? a classic piece of Chinese literature a combination of myth, parable and comedy main characters include a Buddhist monk who is also know as the Priest of Tang and his three followers, Monkey King, Pigsy and Friar Sand. a trip to India for Buddhism

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11 1. What is a mosque used for? A mosque is a place for Muslims to worship. 2. Do you know any famous mosques in China?

12 The Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang. This mosque was built in 1442 and is the largest in China. The Great Mosque in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. It was built in the 18th century with a traditional Chinese architectural style.

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14 Taoism is one of the major religions in China. It was founded by Lao-tzu in about the 6th century BC. The most important text of Taoism is Tao-te-Ching. In the 5th century AD, Taoism develop as a religious system.

15 Taoism believes in ‘wuwei’, which means that everything must follow its course and happen naturally. The yin yang of Taoism has greatly influenced Chinese philosophy.

16 Although there are so many beliefs or religions, do you think they have something in common? encourage people to do good have a power to call on people to devote themselves to that religion help people live their lives in a positive way motivate people to be compassionate, kind and loving

17 Can you name any other religious around the world that you have heard of ? Hinduism Judaism Buddhism Islam 伊斯兰教 犹太教 印度教 佛教

18 The Mogao Grottoes The White Horse Temple The Vatican Mecca AnuradhapuraDunhuang, Gansu Luoyang, Henan Italy Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Mount Wudang Hubei Province Do you know any famous religious places?

19 Do you know any festivals that are associated with these different religions?

20 后被佛教所吸收,距今大约七百年,经缅甸, 随南传上座部佛教传入云南傣族地区。 一般认为,泼水节源于印度,是婆罗门教的 一种古老宗教仪式。

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22 另外还有南瓜雕空当灯笼的故事。 Halloween" 万圣节的一个有趣内容是 “Trick or treat” ,这习俗却并非源自爱尔 兰,而是始于公元九世纪的欧洲基督教 会

23 For Buddhists Nirvana Day Buddha’s Day Bodhi Day For Christians Good Friday Easter Day All Saints’ Day Christmas Day Muslims Eid The festival of sacrifice Forgiveness Day


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