World Religions Hinduism

Hinduism: Key Vocabulary: Hinduism: You must do your dharma, even if it is difficult or unwelcome. Yoga: A method of training designed to lead to such union. The Hindus did this to try and reach "oneness" with Brahman, also known as their god. Reincarnation: The belief that the individual soul is reborn in a different form after death. It was a vital factor in Hinduism, and the idea got developed by the sixth century B.C. Karma: The force generated by a person's actions that determines how the person will be reborn in the next life. This term, which comes from the Hindus, is still in use today. Dharma: The divine law for the Hindus. It also plays a vital role in karma, another important factor in Hinduism. Atman: The individual self, the divine spirit within each person. Brahman: The ultimate reality of the universe, or God. Caste System: A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life. Hinduism: Creed, Cult, and Code Creed - A single force in the universe, Brahman; - Reincarnation; - Karma; - Dharma; - Castes - The Vedas The Hindus’ Creed demonstrates the wide variety of what they believed in their religion. Cult - Yoga The Hindus’ Cult illustrates the actions (specifically yoga) that the Hindus took to unify them with Brahman Code - Dharma The Hindus’ Code portrays the divine law, the Dharma. Review: Analyze any of the world religions according to the rubric of Creed, Cult, and Code; Hinduism: Creed: A single force in the universe, Brahman; Reincarnation; Karma; Dharma; Castes The Vedas The Hindus' Creed demonstrates the wide variety of what they believed in their religion. Cult: Yoga The Hindus' Cult illustrates the actions (specifically yoga) that the Hindus took to unify them with Brahman. Code: Dharma The Hindus' Code portrays the divine law, the Dharma. Explain the importance of dharma and karma in Hinduism: Dharma refers to one's duty or the moral laws one is expected to follow based upon caste. Karma is the force or energy generated by one's life: if one follows their dharma, they generate good karma but if they neglect their dharma, they generate bad karma. Karma determines how one is reincarnated. What are some points of contact between Hinduism and Buddhism? Points of separation? Dharma, karma, and reincarnation. Buddhists reject caste. Give an example of two contributions of Islamic civilization. Algebra, concept of 0 and number system, astronomy, philosophy, the study of history according to Ibn-Khaldun. What is meant by a religion of pessimism? Give an example. A religion of pessimism holds that creation is irredeemable and a place of suffering that can only be escaped from (not mitigated). Examples: paganism and Buddhism.