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RELIGION
Is defined as an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices and worship that centers on one god or more gods. Religion had greatly influenced the history and culture of Asian nations today, as well as the past centuries. There are several religions in the world. This Report will concentrate only on the religions that its origin in Asia.
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Hinduism Buddhism Islam Christianity Jainism Judaism Sikhism Taoism Sikhism
HINDUHISM
HINDU TEMPLE
HINDUISM
Is the oldest religion in the world. It is the major religion in India. The Hindu religion affected the Indian culture so much that it enters every aspect of human experience in the form of ceremonial actions and rituals. Hinduism is not exactly an organized church. Instead is observed in a persons daily life and actions.
BRAHMA
SHIVA
HINDU RITUALS
Hindu make pilgrimages to Indias Ganges river. They consider the Ganges a sacred site in the Hindu religion. Most Hindu come to bathe in water; an act they believe will cleanse and purify them. The sick and disabled come in the belief that the holy water might cure their ailments.
HINDU RITUALS
Hindu rituals in the Ganges. Hindu perform ritual of tarpon after a dip in the Ganges River, Mahalaya is the day when Hindus pray for the souls of their departed fathers.
HINDU CELEBRATIONS
The Hindu celebrate the holi. This festival is a tribute to shiva. The festival honors shiva with load and colorful parades and games. The Divakli is a new year festival celebrating the story of the gods Rama and his wife Sita.
HINDU CELEBRATIONS
THE SACRED OM
The sound Om is the sacred syllable for the hindus and is often used for prayers. Om is composed of the three sounds au-m and the symbols threefold nature meaning. Represent 3 triads; worlds-earth, atmosphere, and heaven; 3 major Hindu godsBrahma, Vinshu and shiva and the 3 sacred Vdeic scriptures- rig, yajur ,and sama
Vaisnavite
HINDUISM
Shavite
Reformed Hinduism
BUDDHISM
BUDDHISM
Buddhism emerged in the India in the sixth BCE, when a young Hindu prince named Siddharta Guantama became so concerned about the apparent emptiness of human existence. Legend said that Gautama was bothered, when he came across human sufferings. It was then that he realized that life is an endless cycle of pain and the only way to escape it was by seeking wisdom.
LORD BUDDHA
TEACHINGS OF BUDDHISM
Buddha taught the 4 main ideas called Noble Truths. 1. All human life is full of suffering and sorrow. 2. Suffering and sorrow are caused by mans greedy desire for pleasure and material things. 3. By renouncing desire, a person is freed from having to be born again. 4. Renunciation of desire and attainment of Nirvana may be gained by following the middle way.
SPREAD OF BUDDHISM
It was not intention of Gauntama Buddha to established a religion but upon his death, his disciples preached Gauntamas teachings, which later on become the basis of the Buddhist religion. His teachings were handed down orally and were eventually written in a collection of writings called the Tripitaka or Three Baskets.
A young boy in Mandalay, Myanmar, receives his robes during a shinbyu ceremony marking his initiation as a novice Buddhist monk. Boys generally remain monks for several weeks or months and then return to a normal lifestyles.
BUDDHIST CELEBRATION
The Buddhist celebrates the wesak(may/june) which is the birth, enlightenment and the death of Buddha, all of which Happened on the same day in different years.
WHEEL OF LAW
The 8-spoked Dharma wheel or Dharmacharka symbolizes the Buddhas turning wheel of thruth or law. The Buddha is known as the wheel turner.
Theravada
BUDDHISM
Mahayan
ISLAM
ISLAM
there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad (S.A.W.) is the prophet of God. This is the declaration of the Muslims. Islam means submission, the religion was founded by Muhammad in Medina. For Muslims, Allah is the one who creator of the Universe. Koran or Qur-an is the holy book of Islam which contains Muhammad teachings as revealed by Allah.
MECCA
Mecca, the center of Islam Religion, the literal meaning of Islam is peace. This Mecca is the holy land of Muslims.
SPREAD OF ISLAM
By the year 644 CE Islam had spread west from Jerusalem through the Muslims holy war known as Jihad. At present, there are millions of Muslims worldwide. Most of them are concentrated in Arab Countries, North and west Africa, and Southeast Asia.
ISLAM CELEBRATION
During the sacred month known as the Ramadan, Muslims fast or Abstain from food and drink, from drawn to sunset. This is done in signs of obedience, humility and self-control. The fasting traditionally ends with eating a few dates and milk or water, followed by the sunset prayer. The most important night of Ramadan is called of night of power. This is believed by Angel Gabriel, the messenger of Allah, first spoke to Muhammad(S.A.W.)
There are no official Islamic symbols, but several symbols or images have special place in Islam. The star and crescent is the best known symbol used to represent Islam. It represents the flags of many countries in the Islamic world, particularly Turkey and Pakistan.
Sunni
ISLAM
Shiite
CHRISTIANITY
CHRISTIANITY
The Christians are monotheists. They believe in one God as creator of the universe who created human beings to have a special relations with him. The bible, the holy book of the Christians, consist of the accounts of the life of Jesus Christ, the anointed one. Christians believe that Jesus was crucified and died (Muslims believe that Jesus is only a Prophet). The ten commandments are the basis religious law of the Christians.
SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY
It was the apostles of Jesus Christ who spread Christianity as a religion. The bible was translated into many languages. Christianity has different branches or churches. Catholicism is the largest, under the leadership of the pope, who is in Rome, Orthodox is led by a patriarch, while the Protestant branch out into different organization. Palestine is the Holy land of the Christians.
Protestant
Baptist AME Lutheran Methodist Episcopal Church of God Presbyterian Pentecostal Mormon
CHRISTIAN RITUALS
The cross, a symbol of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, represent Jesus Love for humanity in dying for mans sins. The picture below shows the Christians who celebrating the Easter.
JAINISM
AHIMSA SYMBOL The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahimsa, meaning nonviolence. The word in the middle is Ahimsa. The wheel represent dharmacars, to halt the cycle of reincarnation through relentless pursuit of truth.
JAIN RITUALS
The Paryushana(august/September) is the main festival of the Jains. It is a period of confession and fasting. Mahavir Jayanti marks the birthday of Mahavira, founder of the modern Jain Religion.
JUDAISM
JUDAISM
Judaism is a religion of the Jews. Judaism was the first major religion to teach the existence of only one God. It is their belief that God made a covenant or agreement with Abraham, known s the father of the Jews. It is believed that in 1280 BCE, the promised land or Canaan experienced drought and famine. The Ten Commandments expresses the idea that God is just and God demands a high standard of moral conduct from man. The Torah or the hebrew bible consists of the five books of the old testament in Cathilics.
JEWISH CELEBRATION
the jews celebrates the Rosh Hashanah, their new year; the Yom Kippur, fasting period; and the Pesach or passover, a celebration related to the exodus for the Jewish escape from Egypt.
STAR OF DAVID
The star of david, also called the sheield of david, is the universal symbol of Judaism.
SIKHISM
SIKHISM
Sikhism originated from the Punjab, India in the 15th century. It was founded by Guru Nanak Sikh means follower or disciple. their scriptures or hymns are contained in Guru Sahih. The goal of Sikh is to build close and loving relationship with god. Sikhs believe in single, formless god, under many names, who can be known through meditation. The Mool Mantar is the first hymn composed by Guru Nanak, recited by th sikhs daily.
SIKH PRACTICES
The sikhs are known for their 5K marks. These are: Kesh-uncut hair. Kanga-they keep their hair tidy with a comb or turban Kara-they use a bangle Kirpan-they always have a small sword or dagger to remind them Kacchera-they wear trousers, indicating the readiness to fight.
KHANDA
The khanda is the main Sikh symbol. It is composed of four items, all traditional Sikh weapons: a vertical double edged sword with broad blade, also called Khanda; two curved swords, called Kirpans.
Sikhs celebrates the Baisakli or the founding of the Khalsa which is the community of committed Sikhs.
TAOISM
TAOISM
Taoism originated from the Chinese word Tao which means the way or path. Lao Tzu was searching for a way that would avoid the constant feudal warfare and other conflicts that disrupted society during his lifetime. The result of his book: Tao-te-ching. Followers of taiosm believe that Tao guides life and that harmony with him brings peace and happiness and a struggling against its bring suffering.
TAIOST RITUALS
SHINTOISM
SHINTOISM
shinto means way of the gods . Shintoism is a cosmic religion that finds god in the beauty and symmetry of nature. Shinto accepts the material world as good. Shintoism agrees with the bible that God created everything in heaven and on earth, and every creature is beautiful and perfectly made by God like Jolina.
SHINTO SHRINE