1. Hinduism versus Buddhism
AIM: What are the key differences between the two early religions? What are the key similarities?
Do Now – Turn and Talk
Describe
Dharma
Karma
Reincarnation
Enlightenment
Nirvana
Caste System

2. Caste System
Caste System - The division of Hindu society into four major hereditary classes

4. Remember this class system is in lots of civilizations

5. Dharma
Dharma - rules of religious and social conduct

6. Karma
Karma - influence of past deeds in determining one's status in this life and the next.

7. Reincarnation
Reincarnation (rebirth) - an individual spirit is born again and again until true enlightenment is achieved

8. Reincarnation
Samsara is the wheel of rebirth which means the soul is reborn
from one life form to another.
People may be reincarnated at a higher or lower level of existence depending on their karma from their present life.
People may be reborn as plants or animals or they may be elevated to a higher caste as a human.
Death is not final for Hindus as they expect to be reborn many times.

9. Enlightenment Enlightenment – Spiritual wisdom and knowledge
Hinduism - Nirvana
Buddhism - Moksha

10. Nirvana
Nirvana – (Buddhist) release from the endless cycle of rebirth; the end of suffering; salvation

11. Hinduism – Oldest religion
1) Is an example of cultural diffusion
Blend of religion between the Indus Valley people and Indo-Europeans
2) Unlike the other major religions it can not be traced back to an original founder
3) Many Gods
4) Escape suffering
liberating the soul from the illusions, disappointments, and mistakes of everyday existence.

12. Cultural Diffusion
At first, Aryans and non-Aryans followed their own forms of religion. As they intermingled, their religious beliefs blended; created hundreds of gods. Culture became more complex-led to questioning of the world, and the wealth and power held by Brahmin priests. Out of the turmoil, new religious ideas arose.

13. Hinduism Moksha - a state of perfect understanding of all things.
A) When someone understands the relationship between Atman (Self) and Brahman (ultimate reality).
Brahman - The world soul has the personalities of three gods:
1) Brahma, the creator
2) Vishnu, the protector
3) Shiva, the destroyer.

14. Brahma – The Creator

15. Vishnu – The Protector

16. Vishnu's blue body is often depicted in blue
Vishnu's blue body is often depicted in blue. The color blue symbolizes the infinite
Why does the blue body represent infinity?
Why do the gods have so many arms?
Why are they holding so many objects?

17. Shiva – The Destroyer

18. A Review of Hinduism and Buddhism
Watch video and answer these questions
Why did Hinduism reject the Brahmins, What was Hinduism more concerned with?
What part of Hinduism did Buddhism reject and how was enlightenment different?

19. Jainism Watch and jot down some key points points about Jainism
Watch and jot down some key points points about Jainism

20. Jainism Jainism Founded by Mahavira
1) believed that everything in the universe has a soul and should not be harmed
Jain monks carry the doctrine of nonviolence to its logical conclusion.
They sweep ants off their path and wear gauze masks over their mouths to avoid breathing in an insect accidentally.

21. AIM/DO NOW
AIM: what were lasting consequences of the caste system? How is the caste system followed today?
Do Now:
Create a caste system in America. Start at the top Brahmin and work your way down to the untouchables
Agenda:
1) Current day caste system
2) Final assessment of Hinduism and Buddhuism
3) Work on projects - partners

22. Meme of the day

23. Caste System How does the caste system affect daily life in India?
What will it determine

24. A Woman’s Place: NYT Has India kept the cate system in place?
What adjustments have the made?

25. Final Assessment
Think about the principles, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism!
Right a paragraph on how you can take these principles and apply them to your everyday life and afterlife. Make sure you use all 3 religions.