Aim: Why does Hinduism serve as a catalyst for the emergence of new Religions? Do Now: What do you think serves as the most difficult aspect of Hinduism for individuals to accept?

How do Jainism and Buddhism Compare? JainismBuddhism Creation Story Core Beliefs Suffering

Key Beliefs of Jainism All things have a soul and is capable of salvation Purification of selfish behavior to shred bartends of Karma How do these ideals directly respond to the issues with Hinduism?

Difficult to catch on? View of Ahisma  sweeping floors to avoid bugs, strain drinking water to remove microorganisms, vegetarian diet, slow movement to avoid bruising tiny souls in air… Why might Jainism have difficulty catching on?

Why does Buddhism emerge? Core Beliefs – Four Noble Truths – Eightfold Parth – Karma – Dharma – Samsara – Nirvana – Written in Vernacular  Why is this essential to it’s spread?

stage's stage's "fruit" [8] [8] abandoned fetters fetters rebirth(s) until suffering's end stream- enterer 1. identity view 2. doubt 3. ritual attachment lower fetters up to seven more times as a human or in a heaven once- returner [9] once more as a human non- returner 4. sensual desire 5. ill will once more in a pure abode arahant 6. material- rebirth lust 7. immaterial- rebirth lust 8. conceit 9. restlessness 10. ignorance higher fetters none

How does Buddhism change over time? Mahayana (Great Vehicle) and Boddhisattvas Patronage, schools Why does Buddhism seem to be an attractive alternative to Hinduism?

How do you think that Hinduism Responds? Making religion more accessible  How? – Promise of salvation to all – Easing of restrictions based on caste

Compare and Contrast Hinduism and Buddhism Create a Venn Diagram Answer: Why does Hinduism remain attractive to the upper classes of society, while Buddhism grows in popularity with the lower classes?