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Hinduism - Lisa Maier

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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HINDUISM

by Lisa Maier
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OM (AUM)

A sacred sound, which is said to embody the essence of the entire universe.
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HINDUS

  • There are 750 million Hindus
  • Most live in India
  • Hinduism is the 3rd largest religion.
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FOUNDER

  • Hinduism has no founder
  • People believe Hinduism has always existed
  • People believe it it a timeless religion
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HOLY BOOKS

  • The Vedas
  • Upanishads
  • Mahabharata
  • Ramayana
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HOLY DAYS

  • Diwali - festivals of lights
  • Holi
  • Navarati - celebrating harvest
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HOLY PLACES

  • Puja (worship) takes place in Mandir
  • Mandir are temples
  • People can visit any time to pray
  • People also visit to participate in bhajans
  • Tirtha (sacred place) river, mountains
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ORGIN

Hinduism originated in India
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MAIN BELIEFS

  • Universe undergoes endless cycles of creation
  • Reincarnation until resolved karma, then moksha
  • Divinities of the four Vedas
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HINDUISM TODAY

Hinduism is practiced by 80% of the population, work has been done to reform.
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Lisa Maier