Cy Woods 2012-2013
Religions in Europe, Asia, and Africa
Major religions in Europe,
Africa, and Asia
Buddhism
Comes from South Asia (India) about 500 B.C., then DIFFUSED to other parts of Asia
4th largest religion Founder:
Siddhartha Gautama (known as Buddha)rejected the Hindu
idea of caste
4 Noble Truths 1. There is suffering in
this life.
2. There is suffering because of selfish, evil desires.
3. To end suffering, you must do away with selfish, evil desires.
4. To get rid of selfish desires, you must follow the 8 Fold Path.
Buddhists believe in reincarnation After many cycles of reincarnation, a person
might achieve Nirvana- freedom from suffering
The Eightfold Path
Today, Buddhism is mostly practiced in Tibet, Vietnam, Thailand…among other parts of East and SE Asia
There are several branches of Buddhism
Where is Tibet?
Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama is…
-The reincarnation of the Buddha.
Tenzin Gyatso- the 14th Dalai Lama
14th Dalai Lama as a boy
Nobel Peace Prize recipient- 1989
The Potola in Lhasa, Tibet
Sikhism
Sikhism Monotheistic
religion started in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev in the Punjab region of India.
Like Hinduism, most Sikhs live in India or where they’ve migrated.
5th largest and one of the fastest growing religions in the world.
Major beliefs are faith and justice. Follow the teachings of the ten gurus (enlightened leaders). Emphasize equality and against discrimination by caste, gender, and creed.
Sikhism The Golden
Temple, the holiest site in the Sikh faith, located in Amritsar.
Sikhism Sikhs do not cut their
hair, drink, smoke, participate in superstitions or rituals, or become obsessed with material possessions.
Confucianism
Confucianism Not technically a religion because
it doesn’t address the afterlife.
Based on the teachings of Kong Fu Zi (Confucius) who lived in China.
Started during a time of increasing poverty and crime.
Code of Conduct
(good actions) or li Respect Loyalty Honesty Hard work Politeness Generosity
5 basic relationships
1. Ruler and subject 2. Parent and child 3. Husband and wife 4. Elder sibling and younger sibling 5. Friend and friend
Diffusion of Confucianism Seen throughout East Asian culture.
Often blended into other religions.
Characteristics
Respect for elderly and ancestors Honoring the family Obeying and being loyal to parents Not questioning authority
Other East Asia ReligionsDaosism (Taoism) Shintoism
A mystical, contemporary version of Confucianism
Ethnic religion of Japan
Forces of nature are divine
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