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Hinduism: Beliefs, Practices, and Origins

Learn about the origins of Hinduism, key beliefs like reincarnation and karma, practices such as worship and dharma, and its four main holy books. Discover the concept of Moksha and the significance of the afterlife in this ancient religion.

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Hinduism: Beliefs, Practices, and Origins

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  1. Hinduism By : Shely, Bled, Tate, Quinn, and Joe

  2. Origins Group of nomadic people called the Aryans moved to Northern India from Central Europe. 1700 B.C.

  3. Founder There is no certain founder

  4. View of Afterlife Samsara- cycle of life, death and rebirth. Reincarnation- belief of death and rebirth. Moksha- Freedom of Samsara.

  5. Key Beliefs and practices Reincarnation Four stages of life Karma Moksha Dharma Worship

  6. Holy Books Four main books Rig-Veda Yajur-Veda Sama-Veda Atharva-Veda

  7. Current Location • 885 million followers around the world • Mainly in India 755 million • Also in Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Malaysia, and The United States

  8. Bibliography "BBC - Religion: Hinduism." BBC - Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2011. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/>. CNN. "Hinduism: News & Videos about Hinduism - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2011. <http://topics.cnn.com/topics/hinduism>. Das,  Subhamoy. "Hinduism for Beginners - What is Hinduism?." About Hinduism - What You Need to Know About Hinduism. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2011. <http://hinduism.about.com/od/basics/p/hinduismbasics.htm>. "Hinduism - ReligionFacts." Religion, World Religions, Comparative Religion - Just the facts on the world's religions.. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2011. <http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/index.htm>. "Hinduism Home Page." Default Title. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2011. <http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/index.htm>.

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