Copy or restate the question in your interactive notebook. Bell Ringer Would you rather live in the Paleolithic or Neolithic Era? Explain using evidence from your notes. Copy or restate the question in your interactive notebook. Must be at least one paragraph

Hinduism and Buddhism EQ: What similarities and differences exist in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions?

Hinduism’s Polytheistic – religion that holds a belief in many gods Brahma – the Creator Vishnu – the Preserver Shiva – the Destroyer Has no single founder (combination of beliefs) Sacred texts include the Vedas and Upanishads

Hinduism Core Beliefs Reincarnation – after death, an individual’s spirit is born again Goal is to achieve moksha, or exit from the cycle of rebirth

Hinduism’s Core Beliefs Movement in the cycle is determined by: Karma – all the good or bad deeds of a person’s life (follow from one life to the next) Dharma – a person’s religious and moral duties in life

Hinduism’s Core Beliefs Caste system – strict system of social groups that people were born into, each caste had its own dharma Dominated every aspect of a person’s life (jobs, rights, etc.)

Founder: Siddhartha Gautama – “the Buddha” Buddhism Founder: Siddhartha Gautama – “the Buddha” Hindu prince who sought to end suffering by achieving nirvana, or enlightenment

Buddhism’s Core Beliefs The Four Noble Truths All life is suffering The cause of suffering is desire To end suffering, end desiring To overcome desire you must follow the Eightfold Path (prescription on how to live life)

Buddhism’s Core Beliefs Believed in karma, dharma, and reincarnation Rejected the gods of Hinduism Rejected the caste system, anyone can achieve Nirvana. Exit from the cycle could be achieved in one lifetime

What similarities and differences exist between Hinduism and Buddhism? Essential Question What similarities and differences exist between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Review What do you call a religion that holds a belief in many gods?

Review What is the term that describes a person’s duties or responsibilities in both the Hindu and Buddhist faiths?

Review This person was the founder of Buddhism, eventually taking the title of “the Buddha.”

Review This core belief of Buddhism was preached by the Buddha in his first sermon to his closest followers.