Post on 23-Dec-2015
History ProjectHinduism
Fiona Kam 4A (19)Angel Lau 4A (24)Agatha Ng 4A (30)Fiona Lee 4B (16)
Origin of Hinduism
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Originated from India in Harappan period (5500-2600BCE)
Grew out of the Vedas ( 吠陀經 )The Vedas focuses on worship of deities
YogaGoals
• to liberate themselves from the world,
• to control the body and the mind and
• to enter the world of supreme Brahman
( 實休梵 )
Yoga• Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Rāja Yoga,
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga,Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga.
Karma Yoga: a science approach (aims at achieving perfection in approach)
Karma Yoga: a science approach (aims at achieving perfection in approach)
Raja Yoga: involves the
cultivation of mind using
meditation to achieve
liberation.
Raja Yoga: involves the
cultivation of mind using
meditation to achieve
liberation.
Yoga
Hatha Yoga: to
cultivate physical
body and keep the
body healthy
Hatha Yoga: to
cultivate physical
body and keep the
body healthy
Jnana Yoga: an intellectual approach that leads to wisdom
Jnana Yoga: an intellectual approach that leads to wisdom
Bhakti Yoga: signifies the loyalty to and attitude towards the God based on human relationships
Bhakti Yoga: signifies the loyalty to and attitude towards the God based on human relationships
Customs
1.Greeting with" Namaskar" or "Namaste“
2.Hindus apply distinctive marks on their forehead
3.Significance of Names: inspire
the child to follow the path of righteousness
4.Vegetarianism
Distinctive marks
Festivals
1.Maha Kumbha Mela2.Yugaadi3.Deepaavali - the Festival
of Lights: signifies the victory of divine forces over those of wickedness
Festivals
• typically celebrate events from Hindu mythology {神話 } , coinciding with seasonal changes.
• Holi is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other.
Bonfires are lit the day before.
• Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month.
Bonfires
Pilgrimage ( 朝聖 )
• There are numerous practices to help one think of divinity ( 神性 ) in the midst of everyday life.
• Hindus engage in worship or veneration either at home or at a temple.
• Many Hindus visit temples only during religious festivals.
• They perform their worship through icons.
One of the largest temple, Akshardham Temple
Concepts of God and Denominations
• subdivided into a number of major denominations –Saivism ( 特麗卡 ), Shaktism ( 沙克蒂 ), Smartism ( 自由印度教 ) , and Vaishnavism ( 神毗濕奴 ) .
Shaktism Smartism
Concepts of God and Denominations• Some denominations like Saivism and Vaishnavism thi
nk that :• God comes to Earth as a human being to help humans in thei
r struggle toward enlightenment and salvation.
Saivism Vaishnavism
Concepts of God and Denominations
• The are two kinds of theologies: monistic ( 一元論的 ) and pantheistic (泛神論的 )
• Monistic theologies: only one God in Hinduism.• Pantheitics theologies: many Gods in Hinduism.• Hindus believe that the soul, ātman, is eternal. • Whoever fully follow the ātman can reach liberation or
freedom.• Atman is ultimately from Brahman, the supreme spirit.
Concepts of God and Denominations
• Most Hindus choose one deity and worship.• Popular deities include Rama, Kali and Shiva.
Rama Kali Shiva
Hindu architecture
• Nagara styles: the towers of temples will be beehive or honeycomb shaped.
Politana Angkor Wat Temple
Hindu architecture
• Dravidan style: The tower consists of progressively smaller storeys of pavilions.
Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur Temple Tiruvannamalai Temple
Marriage in Hinduism
•Wedding ceremonies can be expensive
•Colors are red and gold
•Common for middle or upper-class weddings to have a
guest list of over 500 people
Hindu clothes
•Traditional Indian women clothing: the Sari
•The Sari is still very popular nowadays
• It has a sense of luxury and sexuality to it.•Men's traditional clothing: Sherwani
•It is a coat like garment which is tight and close to the body
The Sari
Sherwani
The End
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