HinduismLearning Goals:I will understand the historical foundation of HinduismI will understand the Hindu concept of “God”I will understand the Four 4’s of Hinduism•4 Main Beliefs (Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha)•4 Aims of Life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha)•4 Stages of Life (Student, Householder, Forest Dweller/Retirement, Acetic/Renouncer)•4 Paths/Yogas (Jnana Yoga- Path of Knowledge, Karma Yoga- Path of Duty, Bhakti Yoga- Path of Love/Devotion, Raja Yoga- Path of Discipline)

Crash Course:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tpVZrsvK-kPersonal Account of Faith:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY6EbisJBHY

HinduismLearning Goal:I will understand the Four 4’s of Hinduism4 Main Beliefs1)Dharma2)Karma3)Samsara/reincarnation4)Moksha

HinduismLearning Goal:I will understand the Four 4’s of Hinduism4 Aims of Life1)Dharma2)Artha3)Kama4)Moksha

HinduismLearning Goal:I will understand the Four 4’s of Hinduism4 Stages of Life1)Student2)Householder3)Forest Dweller/Retirement4)Ascetic/Sannyasin

HinduismLearning Goal:I will understand the Four 4’s of Hinduism4 Paths/Yogas1)Jnana Yoga (Path of Knowledge)2)Karma Yoga (Path of Duty)3)Bhakti Yoga (Path of Love or Devotion)4)Raja Yoga (Path of Discipline)

If I’m not available to lecture:Independent Text Work:

Using the Orange Textbook, complete the following work listed below:Silently Read 116-126

Answer 1-3 (p.120)Explain the concepts: “Atman” “Dharma”, “Samsara/Reincarnation”, “Karma”, and

“Moksha” found on p. 123-124List and Summarize each of the 4 paths to Salvation (p. 123-124)

List and Summarize each of the 4 stages of Life (p.126)List and Summarize each of the 4 Aims of Life (p.126)

Silently Read 129-133

Answer # 1 (p. 132) and explain the significance of the Ganges RiverAnswer #1 (p.133)Answer 1-3 (p.135)

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HinduismLearning Goal:I will understand the function and history of the Caste System in IndiaI will understand the role of Gandhi as a person of good character who opposed the Caste System1st Video: Hindu Caste System2nd Video: The Untouchables (A Documentary on the lowest caste in the system)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_xvKLhZHghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j31veR74gSo

HinduismLearning Goals:I will understand the significance of the Sacred Ganges River

Documentaryhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqQ1zQ3Y5W8

Learning Goal: I will have an understanding of the Hindu Trinity and other

gods/goddesses in the Hindu tradition.

1) Lecture2) Hindu Trinity Children’s Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfy0jKaxBFs

3) Independent Work (Blue Textbook)

Read 244-247Describe each of the gods in the Hindu Trinity

(Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu)Copy out the chart on p. 247

Orange TextbookRead 134-136 Answer: # 1and 4 (136)

Read 138-139 (answer # 1)Read 136-137 Answer #1 (p.140)

Read 141-143 Blue Textbook

Read 254-256 Answer: #1-4 (p.256)

HinduismThe OM (“Aum__”) Meditation

•The most sacred sound and the most sacred prayer.•Chanting OM is said to enable an individual to undergo a

transformation of conciousness. (We can return to our centre, feel harmony, and peace)

•OM is sometimes called the 4 Syllable Sound“A”- Waking conciousness“U”- Dream Conciousness

“M”- Dreamless Sleep__ The silent Syllable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXGpP7AJzCc

HinduismRituals/Festivals and Milestones

Orange Text Book-Read 133-137

Answer: #1 (p.133) #1 and 4 (p.136), #1 a and b (p.140)

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