Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia - Overview of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Shintoism, and Confucianism
Explore the major religions of Southern and Eastern Asia, including Hinduism’s beliefs in reincarnation and the caste system, Buddhism's Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path, and Shintoism’s worship of Kami spirits in Japan. Discover the diversity and unique characteristics of these ancient faiths in this insightful overview.
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Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia
Major Religions Hinduism Buddhism Islam Shintoism Confucianism
Hinduism Most practiced in India 3rdlargest & 1 of the oldest religions in the world Vedas= Book of Knowledge Polytheistic (worship many gods) All lesser gods are part of BRAHMAN the supreme spirit
Reincarnation The soul doesn t die with the body but enters another being (human or animal) Karma= a person s actions determine their next life
Caste System Social class is hereditary (from parents) Only way to change is to be reincarnated
4 main Castes Priests and wise men (brahman) Warriors and rulers (kshtriyas) Merchants, traders, farmers (Vaisyas) Peasants and field workers (Sudras) Untouchables (Pariah) lowest class.. Do the work no one else will do (dig ditches, wash clothes, haul water)
Buddhism 4thlargest religion in the world Founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama Aka BUDDHA Aka The ENLIGHTENED ONE Based on Hinduism without the caste system or the priests
4 Noble Truths Life is full of pain Suffering is caused by greed and the need for material things Give up greedy desires and end suffering to reach NIRVANA (perfect peace) The reach Nirvana one must follow the Middle Way using the Eightfold Path
Eightfold Path Recognize the truth Avoid evil actions and evil people Don t say things that hurt others Respect others and their belongings Choose a job that doesn t harm others Don t think evil thoughts Avoid excitement or anger Practice meditation
Shintoism Means The way of the gods Earliest religion of Japan Kami= supernatural beings that live in objects and in nature (mountains and rivers) Worshippers build small alters in their homes to offer prayers to the spirits that will bless and protect them
Confucianism Founded by Kongfuzi aka Confucius Philosophy based on good deeds and morality Key to peace is for people to behave with good character and virtue
Golden Rule of Behavior What you don t want done to you, don t do to others
5 Basic Relationships Ruler and subject Father and son Husband and wife Older brother and younger brother Friend and friend Each relationship should be based on kindness and this would achieve peace and harmony
