systems and philosophies are Hinduism and Confucianism. Hinduism is a religion with no founder. The people who practice this religion believe in moksha and reincarnation. Moksha is the freedom from earthly desires and a complete understanding of the world. Reincarnation is the belief that people are reborn over and over again until achieving moksha. Whether or not they are born into a good life depends on their previous life’s karma (good or bad deeds). In Hinduism‚ they also have a caste system
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Group 2 Team Paper 1 REL2300 July 2‚ 2010 Finding Inner Peace Being at peace with one’s inner self sounds inviting but some aspects of many different religions can be hard to grasp at times. While most religions influence others‚ some have ideas and beliefs from sources unknown. Hinduism and Budhism are two of many religions. Having many similarities‚ their differences are what make them unique. Hindus have many gods‚ polytheism‚ and Buddhist believe in finding one’s inner peace. They both
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conservation and dissolution of the universe in a cyclic form‚ (iii) faith in the transmigration of the souls according to the law of eternal retribution (karma-samsara)‚ (iv)faith in the final liberation of the soul from the chains of transmigration (multi‚ moksha)‚ and (v) the observance of the law of the caste and of the stages of life (varnasrama~harma) ” (THURUTHIYIL‚ 2009) The word reincarnation means to be born again into flesh after death. This concept is widespread not only among the Dharmic Faiths
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Chpt 4-6 study guide WHAP 1) The early Aryan’s chief god was Indra 2) Harappa is still a mystery because of little written records and little material records 3) The Indus river dominated early Harappan society 4) Harappan society: a. Social- distinct classes like always in history b. Trade- w/ Mesopotamia‚ Hindu Kush‚ and Persia for things like wool‚ leather‚ olive oil c. Artistic- pottery‚ lots of smiths and artisans‚ art focused on fertility d.
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Sanatana Dharma‚ Hinduism as coined by European influence‚ is the world’s third largest religion with nearly one billion followers‚ about 14% of the Earths human population. There are many that theorize Hinduism is not like any other religion that encompasses a particular way of life; that Hinduism is without a defined founder‚ deity‚ nor is Hinduism stuck to a specific system of theology. However‚ there are those that argue Hinduism is monotheistic because it does recognize the one supreme being
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The world contains many different types of religions. This essay will provide you information on how Christianity and Hinduism are different. The topics for this essay are going to be there belief in how many deities‚ there house of worship and their beliefs concerning the “Good Life”. Hindus are polytheistic‚ which means that they worship of or belief in more than one god. Some examples of the gods that they believe in are Braham‚ Ganesha‚ Shiva‚ Devi‚ Vishnu and Surya. Christians believe in one
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writings. Also accept the teachings of Dharma-Shastras‚ an ancient law books. The philosophical writings of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita. Karma – what we do today would determine our future Moksha – stage of high spiritual freedom- no longer bounded to life or death. Ways to achieve Moksha: a) Nyaana (knowledge/enlightenment) b) Karma (deeds/efforts) c) Yoga(discipline/training) d) Bakti (praying/meditating) Hindu Ethics Dharma(responsibilities)-duties/responsibilities
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samsara‚ or reincarnation. It is believed that karma keeps you bound in the cycle of reincarnation. Moksha is the liberation from the bonds of samsara. Another aspect of these beliefs is that of Brahmin or the one. Brahmin is characterized as existence‚ consciousness‚ and bliss. Brahmin is connected to atman. Atman is your true self. It is eternal and keeps track of your karma. Atman’s one goal is moksha‚ or liberation from samsara. Atman faces avidya‚ or ignorance of atman‚ and maya‚ or illusion of
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Unlike other world religions‚ Hinduism has no founder. Its origins is ambiguous. It is a very diverse religion which is directed towards attaining moksha. Moksha is a fundamental concept and included as one of the four aspects and objective of human life. The other three goals are dharma -virtuous‚ proper‚ moral life‚ artha - material prosperity‚ income security‚ means of life‚ and kama - pleasure‚ sensuality
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parents and teachers‚ guests‚ other human beings and all other living beings. Artha is success in all worldly pursuits. Although the ultimate goal is enlightment‚ pursuit of wealth is looked at as a fitting quest. Kama refers to romantic love. Moksha is union with God‚ which is considered the highest purpose of life. Christian worldview is similar to Moksa‚ our purpose in life is to develop personal relationship with God. Hindu’s believe in “karma”‚ where people are rewarded or punished according
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