Hinduism
By: Peyton & Kenzie
Facts about Hinduism (Five Ws)
-In contrast to other religions, it has no founder. Considered the oldest religion in the world, it dates back, perhaps, to prehistoric times.
-Hinduism is the world's oldest extant religion, with a billion followers, which makes it the world's third largest
-Hinduism was created in 4,000-10,000 B.C.
-Hinduism was created from the religion that the Aryans brought with them to India.
-Hinduism is most popular in India.
History of Hinduism
Hinduism has neither a specific moment of origin nor a specific founder. Rather, the tradition understands itself to be timeless, having always existed. Although Hinduism differs from any other religion, it's roots trace back to 2000 BC making it one of the oldest religions.
Top ten places that practice Hinduism
India-94.30%
Nepal-2.3%
Bangledash-1.3%
Indonesia-0.4%
Pakistan-0.3%
Sri Lanka-0.3
United States-0.2%
Malaysia-0.2%
Myanmar-0.1%
United Kingdom-0.1%
Genuine Respect for Other Faiths
Hindus believe that no particular religion teaches the only way to salvation above all others.
The Laws of Karma
Hindus believe in karma--the law of cause and effect by which each individual creates his own destiny by his thoughts, words and deeds
Endless cycles of creation
- Hindus believe that the universe undergoes endless cycles of creation, preservation and dissolution.
Cycle of rebirth
- Hindus believe that the soul reincarnates, evolving through many births until all karmas have been resolved.
Souls are not created nor destroyed
A Hindu believes that the individual soul is neither created nor destroyed; it has been, it is, and it will be. Actions of the soul while residing in a body require that it reap the consequences of those actions in the next life — the same soul in a different body.
Unseen worlds
Hindus believe that divine beings exist in unseen worlds and that temple worship, rituals, sacraments as well as personal devotionals create a communion with their Gods.
Aum
In Hindu this symbol represents a sacred sound
Cows should never be killed
In hinduism, the cow is refered to the source of food and the symbol of life and should never be killed.
Bindi
A Bindi is a "dot" on their forehead, Usually married people wear this
Hinduism rituals and practices
-yoga is one of their biggest traditions
-Namaste greetings, when they place their palms together and lightly blow on the other persons head