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Notes for Chapter 6
The notes handed out and taken (Hinduism and Buddhism)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where did the name "Hindu" come from? | A river was calle Sindhu. However, people misprounounced it as "Hinud" |
| What is the sound, "Om"? | The sound heard in the deepest of meditaion. iT is the name of god. |
| What is a founder of Hinduism called? | A rishi. THere are many rishis of Hinduism. |
| What are the two ways Hindus think of god of a person? | As a person-Krishna, and as another person- Mother Goddess Durga. |
| Is ther just one way of thinking of God? | There are 100s of ways. He is like fire, without shape. |
| How do we find god? | By meditating hard and searching inside ourselves to find out who we truly are. |
| What is Atman? | Our innermost self, God as all of us. |
| What does Namaste Mean? | There is God in you. |
| Why should we respect everyone and everything? | Because the same god is in all of us. |
| When we are reborn, what stays the same? | Our character. |
| What life form are we reborn as? | Usually, a higher life form. |
| What is the law of Karma? | Whatever we do will produce results, and these results cannot be avoided. |
| Example of Law of Karma? | If we work hard in school, we will become clever, and if we do bad things, we will be punished. |
| Can the Law of Karma be avoided? | No. Good things will catch up with us, as well as bad things. |
| Ways to reach god. | All religions are the same. No religion is better than another. This is called pluralism. we can use different ways to reach god. |
| What is worship? | Any activity we do that takes us closer to god is a form of worship. |
| How to worship. | There are no hare and fast rules about hw or when to pray, only some guidelines. |
| When do Hindus worship? | Mostly at dawn and at dusk because these times are peaceful. |
| What is puja? | Worship. |
| What is a Shrine? | The place in the home where God is worshipped. |
| What is the Deity? | The form of god being worshipped. A picture or statue of the deity is placed on a raised and decorated platform. |
| What does a lamp symbolize? | It is lit to show that we want to go from darkness to light, meaning that we want to find God. |
| What does water symbolize? | It may be sprinkled around the shrine for purity. |
| What do flowers symbolize? | They may be offered to show that we are offering our heart of God. |
| Are fruit and food offered to God to offer thanks? | Yes. The food becomes holy after worship. This food is then called Prashad, which is eaten by worshippers. |
| Why are Incense burnt? | So that the sweet scent goes everywhere to remind us that God is everywhere. |
| Why are bells rung? | To awaken the Detiy. It's sound can block out other sounds that are disturbing th puja. |
| What is a tilak? | A mark made on the forehead when doing the worship ceremony. Hindus concentrate on the Tilak when they meditate, and it is made using red powder. |
| Are prayers and sacred scriptures read or sung during th Puja ceremony? | Yes. |
| What is arti? | The welcoming ceremony of god. Lamps are waved gently in front of the image and holy songs are sung. |
| What is camphor? | It is burnt at the end of the Puja to show that we have to burn our pride. |
| What is the darshan of God? | The sight of God. |
| What are the homes of God on earth? | Temples. There are no rules aboout how or when to go to temple. |
| What do Hindus do at temple? | They bring flowers and fruits, and other offerings. At the temple, they remove their shoes before entering. |
| What do the congregation sing? | Bhajans. |
| What is Diwali? | The celebration of the return of Rama and Sita from 14 years in the forest. |
| How is it celebrated? | People light oil-lit lamps which are called diwa. They also visit relatives, have feasts, and arrange firework displays. |
| What else does Diwali celebrate? | The day mother goddess destroyed a demon called Mahisha. |
| What does Navaratri celebrate? | The victory of the Mother Goddess over evil. It lasts 9 days with dancing and singing around her image. Some grown ups fast to show their devotion. |
| What does Janmasthami celebrate? | The birth of Sri Krishna. |
| What does amanavami celebrate? | The birth of Sri Rama. |
| What does Raksha Bandhan celebrate? | The special love and relationship between brothers and sisters. |
| WHat does Shivratri celebrate? | The celebrations take place in the night to honour Lord Shiva. |
| What does Guru Purnim celebrate? | Special relationship between student and teacher. |
| What does Holi celebrate? | The arrival of spring. People sprinkle colored powder and water on each other. |
| What is yoga? | To join together with god. |
| What is the real yoga called? | Raja yoga and is the way to find Fod by meditation. |
| BUDDHISM BEGINS HERE... | ... |
| Similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism. | Reincarnation. The cycle is called Samsara, which depends on your karma. |
| What are the 3 universal truths? | Existence has 3 characteristics. Anitya, Duhkha, and Anatama. |
| What is Anitya? | Nothing lasts forever. Everything changes. Existence is never the same for two moments. |
| What is Duhkha? | Suffering. Suffering is everywhere-Pain, unhappiness, boredom, uncomfort, ole, death,and worn out possesions. Change is upsetting and causes suffering. |
| What is Anatma? | No soul. There is no such thing as a soul. There is no one, unchanging thing that is a person, because everything changes. |
| How are the 3 truths linked? | If we can overcome these, we can conquer suffering and be less self-centered. |
| Nirvana. | It is not life, and not death. It is a state without suffering, greed, or anger. There is no rebirth. Nirvana is the goal of Buddhism. |
| What is suffering called? | Duhkha. Thd 4 noble truths and the 8fold path will end suffering. |
| 1st noble truth. | Duhkha is everywhere, all the time |
| 2nd noble truth | Duhkha is caused by greed and selfishness |
| 3rd noble truth | Greed and selfishness can be ended |
| last noble truth | The way to end Greed and selfishness is to follow the noble 8fold path. |
| Middle way. | You cannot reach nirvana in luxury or in suffering. In between these two is the middle way. |
| CLARIFICATION... | ... |
| Right understanding | you must understand the 4 noble truths |
| right thought | you must think about the kind of life you lead and make a commitment to live ina caring and unselfish way |
| right speech | always speak in ways that are kind, truthful and not hurtful to yourself or other people |
| right action | Behave in ways that respect living things, respect other people's property and feelings and respect yourself |
| right livelihood (job) | Do a job that does not lead to harming others. Avoid trade in deadly weapons, animals for slaughter, slavery, intoxicants, and poisons. |
| right effort | do your best to avoid bad things and do good things: make the effort to avoid evil, prevent evil, to do good to others, and to encourage good in others. |
| rith self awareness | control your mind so that you can see things clearly:Be award of your own body and how you move, your feelings, your thoughts, and the world around you. |
| right meditation | The Buddha gained enlightenment by meditation. So can you. |
| Dharma | Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one's life according to the codes of conduct as described by the Hindu scriptures. |
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