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Hinduism and Buddhism

This overview delves into fundamental teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism, highlighting the significance of the Upanishads, the belief in reincarnation, and the principles of karma. It emphasizes the Four Noble Truths, which elucidate the nature of suffering, alongside the Eightfold Path, which offers a guide to ending suffering. Additionally, the analysis reveals how the belief in reincarnation reinforces societal divisions while providing hope to lower classes by promoting the idea that living a virtuous life can lead to a better position in future lives.

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Hinduism and Buddhism

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  1. Hinduism and Buddhism Page 208 1-6 What did you Learn?

  2. 1. What are the Upanishads • They are ancient sacred text that describe the search for a universal spirit.

  3. 2. What is reincarnation? • A religious belief that a soul is reborn many times.

  4. 3. Compare and Contrast

  5. 4. Describe Explain the concept of karma • The consequence of a soul faces in its next life for its actions in this life.

  6. 5. Explain What is the importance of the 4 Noble Truths and the 8fold path? • The 4 noble truths EXPLAIN why people suffer. • The 8fold Path DESCRIBES behaviors that will end suffering.

  7. 6. Analyze How did the belief in reincarnation both strengthen the divisions in Indian society and provide hope for the lower classes? • Ones position in society results from past ACTS – Karma. Lower classes hoped to improve their position in a future life. • Live a good life and you will be rewarded in your next life.

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