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Aim: Why does Hinduism serve as a catalyst for the emergence of new Religions?

Aim: Why does Hinduism serve as a catalyst for the emergence of new Religions? . Do Now: What do you think serves as the most difficult aspect of Hinduism for individuals to accept?. Homework: Read and Take notes on Maurya Dynasty . How do Jainism and Buddhism Compare?.

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Aim: Why does Hinduism serve as a catalyst for the emergence of new Religions?

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  1. Aim: Why does Hinduism serve as a catalyst for the emergence of new Religions? Do Now: What do you think serves as the most difficult aspect of Hinduism for individuals to accept? Homework: Read and Take notes on Maurya Dynasty

  2. How do Jainism and Buddhism Compare?

  3. Key Beliefs of Jainism • All things have a soul and is capable of salvation • Purification of selfish behavior to shred bartends of Karma • How do these ideals directly respond to the issues with Hinduism?

  4. Difficult to catch on? • View of Ahisma sweeping floors to avoid bugs, strain drinking water to remove microorganisms, vegetarian diet, slow movement to avoid bruising tiny souls in air… • Why might Jainism have difficulty catching on?

  5. Why does Buddhism emerge? • Core Beliefs • Four Noble Truths • Eightfold Parth • Karma • Dharma • Samsara • Nirvana • Written in Vernacular Why is this essential to it’s spread?

  6. How does Buddhism change over time? • Mahayana (Great Vehicle) and Boddhisattvas • Patronage, schools • Why does Buddhism seem to be an attractive alternative to Hinduism?

  7. How do you think that Hinduism Responds? • Making religion more accessible How? • Promise of salvation to all • Easing of restrictions based on caste

  8. Compare and Contrast Hinduism and Buddhism • Create a Venn Diagram • Answer: Why does Hinduism remain attractive to the upper classes of society, while Buddhism grows in popularity with the lower classes?

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