World History UnitClassical Empires

Standard SSWH2b. Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism.

1)Hinduism is the 3rd largest religion in the world

2)The Caste system plays an important role in Hinduism.

Characteristics of Hinduism:A. Founder or sacred textB. MokshaC. ReincarnationD. Karma (do good things and good things will happen, do bad things and bad things will happen)

E. Dharma (duty)F. NonviolenceG. DesireH. Gods and goddessesI. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

Buddhism

1) Buddhism2) Human suffering3) Buddha

Statue of Buddha, India

4) Characteristics of Buddhism:

A. Four Noble TruthsB. Eightfold PathC. NirvanaD. Karma and dharmaE. NonviolenceF. CasteG. DesireH. Gods and goddesses

The Four Noble TruthsFirst Life is filled with suffering and sorrow

Second The cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desire for the temporary pleasures of this world.

Third The way to end all suffering is to end all desires.

Four The way to overcome such desires and attain enlightenment is to follow the Eightfold Path, which is called the Middle Way between desires and self-denial.

• The Noble Eightfold Path

1. Right View Wisdom • 2. Right Intention • 3. Right Speech Ethical Conduct • 4. Right Action • 5. Right Livelihood • 6. Right Effort Mental Development • 7. Right Mindfulness • 8. Right Concentration

5) Tripitaka

6) Theravada and Mahayana

7) Theravada monks and nuns could reach nirvana.

8) Mahayana gods

Hindu god: Krishna