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Hinduism- is the chief religion of India
- also known as Brahmanism
Brahma- God
- Soul of the Earth
Belief of the Hindus
1. Oneness of Brahma
2. Reincarnation
a. good mans soul will be reborn to a man
having good reputation.
b. bad mans souls will be reborn to animals.
Trinity of Hindu god
1. Brahma- The Creator
2. Vishnu- The Caretaker
3. Shiva- The Destroyer
Other Gods
1. Agni- fire
2. India- storm
3. Ganesha- elephant
4. Laksmi- good fate
5. Vasanti- Festival
Gautama Buddha
1. Rich Hindu prince who was humane
2. Pro-poor
3. He hated caste system
4. Hermit
5. Taught that all men needed to be equal
Teachings of Buddha
1. Life is a sacrifice
2. Lifes misfortune is based from sin.
3. Lifes misfortune has ending. It shall end if he
denounces his worldly life.
4. Nirvana- Oneness w/ Brahma.
Attaining Nirvana
1. Right belief
2. Right Intention
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
5. Right livelihood
6. Right effort
7. Right thinking
8. Right meditative prayer
Hindus- are generally vegetarian.
Ramayana- is about the reincarnation of the creator of god Vishnu the person
of Krishna.