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Learn the core concepts of Hinduism, including Karma, Reincarnation, and sacred practices like river Ganges pilgrimage and death rituals. Compare Hindu beliefs with personal views about the afterlife.
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Thursday, April 24th What do you personally believe about an “afterlife”?
Here is the plan… • Students will be introduced to the basic tenants of Hinduism. • Students will understand the importance of the river Ganges to Hindus. • Students will compare the religion of Hindu to their own personal beliefs.
Compare / Contrast • Compare your personal beliefs about religion with Hindu beliefs - are there any similarities? Or differences?
Class Notes • Hinduism is the main religion of India. About 80% of India’s population is Hindu. • Since India is the 2nd most populous country in the world that is a lot of Hindu’s! (about 850 million). • Nepal also has a sizeable Hindu population.
Find the answer? • What does the word “pilgrimage” mean? • Where to / why do Hindus make this pilgrimage? • Connect – where else have we heard the term “pilgrimage”?
Answer • What does the word “pilgrimage” mean? • Where to / why do Hindus make this pilgrimage? • Connect – where else have we heard the term “pilgrimage”?
Basic Facts • Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions. • Resists easy definition (wide array of practices). • No single founder. • No single scripture. • No commonly agreed set of teachings.
Find the answer? • Define Karma. • How does Karma impact Reincarnation? • What is the ultimate goal for ALL Hindus?
Answer • Define Karma. • How does Karma impact Reincarnation? • What is the ultimate goal for ALL Hindus?
Class Notes • Hindus believe in Reincarnation. • Hindus believe in Karma. • Hindu beliefs about reincarnation and karma are tied to the caste system.
More info… • Hinduism is generally considered by outsiders to be a polytheistic religion. However some Hindus may disagree with this assessment. • Hindus believe the Ganges River to be sacred. • Hindus believe that cows are sacred animals.
Find the answer? • What does the word “pyre” mean? • Why do Hindus do this to the body? • What do the people believe will happen to the Hindu Holy man?
ANSWER • What does the word “pyre” mean? • Why do Hindus do this to the body? • What do the people believe will happen to the Hindu Holy man?
Here is the plan… • Students will be introduced to the basic tenants of Hinduism. • Students will understand the importance of the river Ganges to Hindus. • Students will compare the religion of Hindu to their own personal beliefs.