1. Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism- The oldest religions
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2. Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism- The oldest religion on earth that we know of
Founded in India around 1700 BC
No single founder
Sacred Text: Rig Veda
Beliefs: Brahman is the source of all divinity (holiness)
Believe in reincarnation (soul is reborn many times based on Karma).

3. Belief in: Caste System

4. Hindu Leaders
The leaders are the Brahmin Priests They teach the Rig Veda to their sons and are the highest caste in Hinduism

5. Holi Main Hindu Holidays Diwali It celebrates spring, recognizes
various events in Hindu mythology
and is time of disregarding social norms and indulging in general merrymaking.
Diwali
Hindu festival of lights lasting five
days. For many Hindus, Diwali is
also New Year's Eve.

6. Hindu Gods
SHIVA
VISHNU
BRAHMA

7. Buddhism Buddhism: Started in India, then spread throughout Asia
Branched off of Hinduism about 500 BCE.
Founder’s name: Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)

8. Buddhism Beliefs Four Noble Truths The world is full of suffering
Meditation is our only escape
Nirvana is the ultimate goal
Follow the Eightfold Path

9. Eightfold Path Right Understanding Right Thought Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration

10. Sacred Text and Leaders
Sacred Text: Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures Main leader: Dalai Lama

11. Buddhist holidays
Many! The most important is Vesak (Buddah’s birthday)- celebrated on the first full moon day in May

12. Images of Buddha

13. Confucianism
Confucianism is a philosophy that began in China around B.C.
Founded by Confucius.
Beliefs: Confucianism is concerned mainly with social organization and politeness. Ethical system, not religion.
It emphasizes respect for elders and education.
Many books (not necessarily sacred or holy)
Leaders are sages (educated men). They are not priests.
No holidays- Everyday acts are considered rituals

14. Short Meditation