Religions of South East Asia
1. Hinduism2. Buddhism
3. Confucianism4. Taoism5. Shinto
Religion Teachings of: Beliefs: Country began in:
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Hinduism Teachings Of: Vedas- Books of knowledge that are basis of Hinduism
Beliefs: Karma- actions determine what happens after deathReincarnation – the cycle of rebirthCaste System – an inherited social class
Country of Origin: India
Buddhism Teachings Of: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Beliefs: 1. Reincarnation based onA. 4 Noble Truths: 1)life is suffering, 2) the cause of suffering is illusion and desire, 3) suffering should be ended and 4) suffering can be eliminated by following the 8 fold path B. The 8 Fold Path: 1) know the truth 2) resist evil, 3) say nothing to hurt others 4) respect life, morality and property 5) holding a job that does no harm 6) think only good thoughts 7) controlling thoughts and feelings 8)meditate2. Nirvana-the end of reincarnation
Country of Origin: India but spread to E and SE Asia
Confucianism Teachings Of: Confucius (Kongfuzi)
Beliefs: Moral character & responsibility for society
Country of Origin: China
Taoism Teachings Of: Lao Tzu
Beliefs: To find harmony with the Tao or nature
Country of Origin: China
Shinto Teachings Of: Way of the gods
Beliefs: Kami lives in all objects and forces of nature
Country of Origin: Japan
RELIGION TEACHINGS OF: BELIEFS: COUNTRY BEGAN IN:
Hinduism Vedas- Books of knowledge that are basis of Hinduism
Karma-actions determine what happens after deathReincarnation – the cycle of rebirthCaste System – an inherited social class
India
Buddhism Gautama-Founder 1. Reincarnation based on2. 4 Noble Truths: 1)life is suffering, 2) the cause of suffering is illusion and desire, 3) suffering should be ended and 4) suffering can be eliminated by following the 8 fold path 3. The 8 Fold Path: 1) know the truth 2) resist evil, 3) say nothing to hurt others 4) respect life, morality and property 5) holding a job that does no harm 6) think only good thoughts 7) controlling thoughts and feelings 8) meditate
India but spread to E and SE Asia
RELIGION TEACHINGS OF: BELIEFS: COUNTRY BEGAN IN:
Confucianism ( more philosophy than religion)
Confucious (Kongfuzi)
Moral character & responsibility for society
China
Taoism ( more philosophy than religion)
Lao Tzu Tao te ching to find harmony with the Tao or nature
China
Shinto Way of the Gods Kami lives in all objects and forces of nature
Japan