HINDUISM AND BUDDHISM

HINDUISM

Hinduism

Indus River Valley One of earliest civilizations

Disappeared around 1750BCE Aryan migration

Came from Caucus Mtns. Vedas

Earliest Hindu religious texts Monism

The fundamental character of the universe is unity

Caste System

Caste System

Division of universal guiding spirit Mouth

Brahmins (priests) Arms

Kshatriyas (warriors) Thighs

Viashyas (landowners) Feet

Sudras (slaves)

Hinduism

Dharma Role in life and society

Based on birth and place in caste system Comes from Bhagavad-Gita

Krishna

Hinduism

Samsara Rebirth, reincarnation

Moksha Ultimate reality

Karma Justice of the universe

BUDDHISM

Buddhism

Siddhartha Gautama Born into royalty Discovered that suffering was universal across

all castes Nirvana

Ultimate reality Buddha

Teacher Enlightened one

Buddhism

Dukkha Suffering, dissatisfaction, unease

Anicca Impermanence, change

Anatta No permanent self

Four Noble Truths

1. All life is suffering2. Suffering is caused by desire3. To end suffering, one must rid oneself of

desire4. To achieve this, one must follow the

Eightfold Path

Eightfold Path

1. Right view2. Right intention3. Right speech4. Right action5. Right livelihood6. Right effort7. Right mindfulness8. Right concentration