buddhism

Four Noble Truths

buddhism

Start of Buddhism

• founder
• geographic origin
• writings
• religious people

1. Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha)
2. India, now in southeast asia and japan
3. Tripitka
4. buddhist monks (orange robe), and the Dali Lama (spritual leader of the Tibetan sect. of Buddhism)

buddhism

Siddhartha Guatama's History

Born into Bhramin Caste class

he had a luxurious life

there was suffering all around him however

he realized life is suffering, and founded the Eight Fold Path.

he did not consider himself a religious symbol in Buddhism, but once he died maybe people viewed him as one.

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Eightfold path:

1. wheel of life

2. the path

1. symbol of reincarnation. has 8 spokes, one for each of the 8 fold paths

2. a)know suffering is caused by desire

b)be selfless and love all life

c) do not lie or speak without cause

d) do not kill, steal, or commit any other unrighteous acts

e) do not do things to promote evil

f)take the effort to promote righteousness

g)be aware of youre actions, state of mind and emotions

h)learn to meditate

buddhism

reincarnation

"Samsara"

hindusim

Start of Hinduism:

1.founder

2. geographic origin

3. writings

4.religious people

1. no known founder, but thought to come from Indus River Valley, and cultral diffusion between Aryans.

2. Indian subcontinent, and now in all of india

3.vedes, upanishdad, ramayana, Mahabhartana (Bhagavad gita)

4.priests in temple

hinduism

salvation

hinduism

Caste System

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• rigid social classes.
• demoted and promoted due to Karma and Dharma

hinduism

Samsora

1. Brahma starts your life

2.Vishnu accompanies you and protects you as you age

3.Shiva, takes away your life when its time

this repeats till you achieve moksha.

shinto

start of shintoism:

1.founder

2.geographic origin

3.books

4.religious figures

1.mixture of tribal religions with same belief

2.japanese islands, still there

3.Kokiji, (Record of Ancient Matters) and Nikong, (Chronicles of Japan)

4.originally, the Emporer of Japan was divine, believed to have been born from the Sun goddess who created the Islands. in WWII that changed once Emporer Hirohito renounced his divinity

Shinto

Worshiping

-sacredness between the whole universe, and humans can be in tune with this

-everything;heaven, earth, mountains, rivers, animals and people all have kami, souls

-ancestor worship

Confucianism

start of confucianism

1.founder

2.geographical origin

3.books

1.Kong Fu Zi, which was translated as Confucius by Europeans. His teachings were later refined and spread by Menicus

2.developed in China (500 BCE)

3.analects

Confucianism

Teachings and Beleifs

1.Five relationships

2.teachings

3.concepts to follow

1. a)ruler to ruled

b)father to son

c)older brother to younger brother

d)husband to wife

e)friend to friend

2. 2nd role is always subordinate to 1st. if everyone knew their place, order will prevail.

3.Jen-Human kindness should be shown towards one another.

Li-Proper etiquette should always be used, and one should strive to achieve perfect virtue.
Filial Piety-One should respect their elders.

toaism

start of toa

1.founder

2.geographic origin

3.books

1.chinese philosopher, Leo Tze

2.china (500 BCE)

3.Tao-Te-Ching

toaism

Teachings and belief

1. Toa

2.concepts of Toa (example)

3. teaches us...

1.toa= translated as "the way"

-philosophy teaching the "toa" of nature, and accepting it

2. one concept is Wu Wei= not doing

-people should accept doing things naturally, and not seeing not unnatural as weird

3. -it teaches to lessen the link of rules and order.

-teaches one understand of the world (ying yang) 

Toaism

Yin and Yang

1. what does it illustrate?

2.famous exmaples

1. it illustrates harmony between opposites, and everything has a little of their opposite in them

2.

christianity

start of christianity

1.founder

2.geographic origin

3.books

4.religous figures

1.Jesus of Nazareth and his disciples who helped spread his teachings.

2.Judea (israel) (30 CE)

3.Holy bible (old and new testament)

4. priests, ministers, deacons, monks, and nuns. God (monotheism) and Jesus (his "son")

christianity

Teachings and Beliefs

1. evolved from judaism, both follow the 10 commandments. Beilieve Jesus is the messiah (savior) was Jesus. Jews do not.

2.Jesus was sent to redeem the world of sin. This has led the Christian faith to proclaim that there is a Holy Trinity, formed by the Creator (Father), Redeemer (Son), and Sustainer (Holy Spirit). Christians believe that these three entities are all part of a single higher power.

3.Christians take part in sacraments, which are religious practices such as baptism, and receiving the Eucharist.

islam

start of islam:

1.founder

2.geographic origin

3.books

4.religious figures

1. Mohammed

2. Arabian penninsula (622 CE)

3.Qu'ran

4. -Caliph, succesor to Muhamed

-Imam, leader of prayers

-Muezzin, issues a call to gather for prayer

teachings and beliefs

islam

- in mecca, gabriel, an angels, gave the word of allah (the god) to Mohamed, people feared his preeching, and he fled to Medina. this flee was called Hegira in islamic history and is key to the creation of islam

- he returned to Mecca with followers and declared a jihad (holy war).

- taught the Five Pillars of Islam

islam

Five pillars of Islam

1. Confession of Faith: The belief that "there is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is His prophet."
2. Prayer: Muslims must pray five times per day, facing towards Mecca.
3. Charity: Muslims must give alms to the poor, and support the local Mosque by donating a portion of their income.
4. Fasting: During the Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, all Muslims must fast during daylight hours, except the very young or sick.
5. Pilgrimage: If possible financially, each Muslim must make a hajj, or holy pilgrimage, to the city of Mecca.