Other Ancient World Religions

Other Ancient World Religions

Buddhism and JudaismBuddhism and Judaism

Siddhartha Gautama -“Buddha”Siddhartha Gautama -“Buddha”

Founder of Buddhism

Called the Enlightened One

Originated in India

Founder of Buddhism

Called the Enlightened One

Originated in India

Beliefs of BuddhismBeliefs of Buddhism

Reincarnation-soul is reborn Recycle: birth, death, rebirth

Seek detachment from worldly desiresFour noble truthsNirvana- release from selfishness and

painEightfold path-how to achieve nirvanaNo caste system!

Reincarnation-soul is reborn Recycle: birth, death, rebirth

Seek detachment from worldly desiresFour noble truthsNirvana- release from selfishness and

painEightfold path-how to achieve nirvanaNo caste system!

The TripitakaThe Tripitaka

Holy book (doctrine)

Collection of sayings and rules for conduct

Holy book (doctrine)

Collection of sayings and rules for conduct

Sayings of BuddhaSayings of Buddha

“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.”

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.”

Choose one of these quotes that stands out to you and think about what it means.

Now let’s discuss!

“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.”

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.”

Choose one of these quotes that stands out to you and think about what it means.

Now let’s discuss!

Eightfold PathEightfold Path

People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path Selfish desires are immoral and one should live

a moral life

People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path Selfish desires are immoral and one should live

a moral life

Effects on SocietyEffects on Society

Spread through tradeSilk Roads-what

else do you think they traded?

Spread through tradeSilk Roads-what

else do you think they traded?

Modern TraditionsModern Traditions

Dalai Lama – leader of Tibetan Buddhism

Dec 8 – Bodhi Day – the day Siddhartha Guatama gained nirvana

Pacifists

Vegetarians

Dalai Lama – leader of Tibetan Buddhism

Dec 8 – Bodhi Day – the day Siddhartha Guatama gained nirvana

Pacifists

Vegetarians

JudaismJudaism

OriginsOriginsCanaan- Homeland

Hebrews believed it was promised to them by God

Torah- Holy Book First 5 books of the Bible (Old Testament)

Most sacred writings

Some events actually happened

Stories told to teach important lessons

Canaan- Homeland Hebrews believed it was promised to them by God

Torah- Holy Book First 5 books of the Bible (Old Testament)

Most sacred writings

Some events actually happened

Stories told to teach important lessons

AbrahamAbrahamFather of the

HebrewsChosen by God

Made a covenant (promise) with GodAbraham promised

to be faithful

God promised to protect his people

Father of the HebrewsChosen by God

Made a covenant (promise) with GodAbraham promised

to be faithful

God promised to protect his people

Hebrew BeliefsHebrew Beliefs

Focus on moral conduct: (Ten Commandments)

Worship of one God (monotheism) Ethical monotheism God will eventually send a savior (Messiah) to

earth Jews believe this has not happened yet

Believe in an afterlife— “ The World To Come”

Focus on moral conduct: (Ten Commandments)

Worship of one God (monotheism) Ethical monotheism God will eventually send a savior (Messiah) to

earth Jews believe this has not happened yet

Believe in an afterlife— “ The World To Come”

RabbiLeader of the

synagogue (temple)

SabbathFrom sundown

Friday to sundown on Saturday

“Star of David”Symbol for Judaism

RabbiLeader of the

synagogue (temple)

SabbathFrom sundown

Friday to sundown on Saturday

“Star of David”Symbol for Judaism

Important Characteristics

HolidaysHolidays Rosh Hashanah

Jewish New Year

Yom Kippur-day of atonement Fast for a day—all sins forgiven

Passover Celebrates the exodus from Egypt

Hanukkah Festival of lights

Around Christmastime Bar Mitzvah

Coming of age celebration for boys Bat Mitzvah

Coming of age celebration for girls

Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year

Yom Kippur-day of atonement Fast for a day—all sins forgiven

Passover Celebrates the exodus from Egypt

Hanukkah Festival of lights

Around Christmastime Bar Mitzvah

Coming of age celebration for boys Bat Mitzvah

Coming of age celebration for girls

Journey from Ur to EgyptJourney from Ur to Egypt

Abraham was a shepherd from Ur in Mesopotamia.

Over time, the Hebrews moved from Ur to Canaan to Egypt

They were later forced into slavery in Egypt

Helped build the pyramids

Abraham was a shepherd from Ur in Mesopotamia.

Over time, the Hebrews moved from Ur to Canaan to Egypt

They were later forced into slavery in Egypt

Helped build the pyramids

MosesMosesLed the Hebrew

escape from EgyptExodus

Spoke with God on Mount SinaiReturned with the

10 Commandments Hebrews wandered the

Sinai for 40 years

Eventually returned to Canaan

Modern-day Israel

Led the Hebrew escape from EgyptExodus

Spoke with God on Mount SinaiReturned with the

10 Commandments Hebrews wandered the

Sinai for 40 years

Eventually returned to Canaan

Modern-day Israel

The 10 CommandmentsThe 10 Commandments

Became the foundation for Jewish: Religious law

Civil law

Became a “new covenant” between God and the Hebrews God promised to

protect the Hebrews

Hebrews promised to keep God’s commandments

Became the foundation for Jewish: Religious law

Civil law

Became a “new covenant” between God and the Hebrews God promised to

protect the Hebrews

Hebrews promised to keep God’s commandments

The Origins of JudaismThe Origins of Judaism

On one side of your paper, create a Star of David. This symbol represents the rule of King David, one of the first rulers to unify the Jewish people.

On one side of your paper, create a Star of David. This symbol represents the rule of King David, one of the first rulers to unify the Jewish people.

The Star of David is made up of two triangles, pointing in opposite directions

The Star of David is made up of two triangles, pointing in opposite directions

Label and then define/explain these 6 terms around your Star of David (use your notes/discuss with a partner)

Label and then define/explain these 6 terms around your Star of David (use your notes/discuss with a partner)

The Origins of Judaism

Monotheism

Covenant

Torah

Ten Commandments

Moses

Abraham

Write “Origins of Judaism in the middle of your star