【跨文化交流-外教】9-Hinduism.pptVIP

Hinduism Part 1 Part 2 Read your paragraph. Find which question(s) it answers. Write the answer. Use your own words. Sharing what we found out… More about history and background Hindus are often classified into three groups, defined by their attraction to a particular god: More about the history and background Unlike most other religions, Hinduism has no single founder, no single scripture, and a broad range of teachings. Hinduism is often refered to as ‘a family of religions’ The term “Hindu’ itself does not go back before the 1400s and 150s when it was used by people to differentiate themselves from followers of other religions, especially Muslims. More about basic beliefs Karma - the sum of a persons (good and bad) actions in this and previous states of existence (previous lives), which decides a persons future fate and future life Dharma - virtue, righteousness, and duty, especially social and caste duty that follows the cosmic order Samsara - reincarnation, the cycle of death and rebirth Nirvana - liberation of the soul from the effects of karma and bodily existence (end of the cycle of rebirth); a state of perfect happiness Festivals Diwali - festival of lights Festivals Kumbh Mela- every 3 years The Caste System Guess ranking of the following groups of people in Indian society. Each group (caste) has its own place. Hereditary groups. May not change caste in lifetime. May not marry outside of caste. Dalits – “oppressed” (untouchables/ outsiders) Shudra – artisans, agriculturalists Vaishya - merchants Kshatriya – warrior, landowner, ruler Brahman - priest, teachers, scholars * * * *