1. Shintoism, and the philosophy of Confucianism.
Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism and Confucianism
SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam,
Shintoism, and the philosophy of Confucianism. .

2. Religious Group: Choose to be in. Believe in the same religious beliefs.
Ethnic Group: Share language, race, customs and traditions, common ancestors.

3. A Short Introduction to Hinduism [stop after 5:43]
The primary religion of India
Based on the idea of reincarnation (rebirth)
It teaches that people can dictate how they are reborn by how they live at present
A Short Introduction to Hinduism [stop after 5:43]

4. Hinduism One of the oldest religions in the world.
80%+ of Indians are Hindu
Do not following teachings of a man.
Believe in many gods who are all images from a single god Brahma
Not Polytheistic

5. Hinduism Followers of the Hindu religion believe..
Karma : a positive and negative force caused by a persons actions; determines ones position after they are reborn.
Reincarnation - rebirth.
The Vedas are many texts that teach Hindus behavior

7. Hinduism Hindus also believe in the Caste System
Social order one is born into for life.
Brahmans (priests)
Kashatriyas (soldiers)
Vaishyas (merchants)
Shudras (laborers)

8. Buddhism
Founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama (a Hindu) who was searching for enlightenment
Became enlightened while sitting under a Bo or Bodhi tree
Named Buddha (means enlightened one)

9. Buddhism
Followers do not believe in the teachings of Buddha, not a god
Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path
Tripitaka (holy book)
Ultimate goal is to reach Nirvana (Perfect Peace)
Reincarnation- a cycle of birth and rebirth
Behavior in present life determines what you will be in next life
Rejects the caste system. Anyone can achieve Nirvana
Worship in Temples.

10. Buddhism: Noble Truths
There is suffering in the world. To live is to suffer.
The cause of suffering is self-centered desire and attachments.
The solution is to eliminate desire and attachments.
To reach nirvana, one must follow the Eightfold Path.

11. BUDDHISM VOCABULARY
Siddhartha Gautama- founder of Buddhism  became known as the Buddha
Buddha- Enlightened One
Four Noble Truths- basic teachings of Buddhism
Nirvana- a state of happiness and peace
Eightfold Path- set of guidelines for right living in Buddhism

12. Buddhism
A religious belief system based on the spiritual teachings of Buddha.
Centering on the idea of reincarnation (rebirth), it teaches that people can find true enlightenment (clarification) by ending desire, which is the cause of suffering.
It originated in India and spread throughout Southern & Eastern Asia.
Eastern Philosophy: The Buddha [5:43]
The Fourteen Teachings of Buddha [3:59]
Buddha’s Thoughts [2:45]

13. Confucianism
Not a religion, but a way of life which is based on the teachings of its founder
Founded in China by the philosopher Confucius
Believed he could bring peace to ancient China
His teachings stressed the importance of the family
Children should respect their parents
Subjects should respect their ruler
Rulers should treat their people fairly
People should set a good example with their behavior
The Golden Rule

14. Confucianism
Each person has a place in society and they must accept their positions so that society can function well
In his 50s, Confucius wandered from state to state giving unsolicited advice to rulers on how to improve their governing

15. Shintoism Earliest known religion of Japan Centers around Kami
The spirit of a god
Unlike Islam, Buddhism, or Hinduism Shintoism has not spread to other parts of the world.
No rules for moral living
No concepts of a single god

16. Shintoism Shintoists….
Reverent to nature, life, birth, and fertility
Worship their ancestors in Shrines
Believe ancestors become Kami
Many people who practice Shintoism also practice another religion.
Shamans are Shinto Priests who communicate with the spirits
A Tori is the gate to all Shinto Shrines

17. Shintoism The Gods of Shinto [2:00]
Shintoism is almost exclusively associated with Japan. Most Japanese people practice Shinto rituals, and most people who practice Shinto rituals are Japanese.
Observing Shintoism is part of nationalism in Japan.
In addition to honoring Shinto obligations, many Japanese also follow other teachings, such as those of Buddhism or Confucianism.
The Gods of Shinto [2:00]