RELIGIONS IN ASIA

By : Nina Christine S. Olarte

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RELIGIONS IN ASIA Buddhism Hinduism Confuciansm Taoism Shintoism Islam Christianity Judaism

BUDDHISM

What is buddhism?

Major world religion in sense of philosophy

And it has about 300 000 000 people living by it.

It was discovered by Gautama Buddha

It will lead to true happiness It explain the purpose of

life,injustices and inequality around the world.

HISTORY OF BUDDHISM

It was started 2500 years ago

Buddha was the prince of Lumbini

He was very unhappy in his royal life

He traveled for six years exploring other religions

After his journey and much meditation,he was finally “enligthened”

He discovered the middle path the key to happiness.For the rest of his life he wandered Asia,preaching his new religion

WHAT DID BUDDHA TEACH?

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH THE FIVE PRECEPTS

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS

THE FIRST WAS THAT LIFE IS SUFFERING

SUFFERING IS CAUSED BY CRAVINGAND AVERSION

SUFFERING CAN BE OVERCOME AND TRUE HAPPINESS ATTAINED

THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH LEADS TO THE END OF ALL SUFFRING

THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH

To have rigth taugths To have rigth speech To have rigth actions To deal with rigth livinghood To give a rigth effort To use the rigth mindfulness To use rigth meditation To have rigth understanding

THE FIVE PRECEPTS

Do not take the life of anything living

Do not take anything not freely given

Obtain sensual overindulgence Refrain from unique speech Do not loose mindfullness

HINDUISM

WHAT IS HINDUISM?

Hinduism is an ethnic religion Hinduism is one of the oldest

religion in the world. It origins can be traced back

to 250 to 5000 B.C. or earlier Hinduism does not have any

founder

HISTORY OF BUDDHISM

Buddhism does not originate with one founder.

Buddhism does not have one book or a single point at time.

Buddhism comes in ancient times

CONFUCIANISM

WHAT IS CONFUCIANISM

Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius

Confucianism originated as an "ethical-sociopolitical teaching" during the Spring and Autumn Period, but later developed metaphysical and cosmological elements in the Han dynasty.

HISTORY OF CONFUCIANISM

Confucianism is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion.

In fact, Confucianism built on an ancient religious foundation to establish the social values, institutions, and transcendent ideals of traditional Chinese society. the sense of religious identity and common moral understanding at the foundation of a society's central institutions.

Confucianism was part of the Chinese social fabric and way of life; to Confucians, everyday life was the arena of religion.

Taoism

WHAT IS TAOISM?

Taoism (modernly Daoism) is a philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao

The term Tao means "way", "path" or "principle", and can also be found in Chinese philosophies and religions other than Taoism. In Taoism, however,

HISTORY OF TAOISM

The history of Taoism stretches throughout Chinese history.

Originating in prehistoric China, it has exerted a powerful influence over Chinese culture throughout the ages.

Taoism evolved in response to changing times, with its doctrine and associated practices being revised and refined.

SHINTOISM

WHAT IS SHINTOISM?

Shinto, roughly meaning "the way of the gods," is the traditional religion of Japan.

It centers upon the relationship between practitioners and a multitude of supernatural entities called kami who are associated with all aspects of life.

HISTORY OF SHINTOISM

Shinto ("the way of the Kami") is the name of the formal state religion of Japan that was first used in the 6th century C.E., although the roots of the religion go back to at least the 6th century B.C.E.

Shinto has no founder, no official sacred texts, and no formalized system of doctrine.

Shinto has been formative in developing uniquely Japanese attitudes and sensitivities, creating a distinct Japanese consciousness.

ISLAM

WHAT IS ISLAM?

Islam isn't just a title or name of a religion, it's also a word in Arabic which is rich in meaning and has many connections to other fundamental Islamic concepts.

Understanding the concept of "Islam," or "submission," is critical to understanding the religion which derives its name from it — not only can it make critiques of Islam better informed, but there are in fact good reasons to critique and question Islam on the basis of the concept of submission to an authoritarian god.

HISTORY OF ISLAM

The history of Islam concerns the religion of Islam and its adherents, Muslims. "Muslim" is an Arabic word meaning "one who submits to God".

Muslims and their religion have greatly impacted the political, economic, and military history of the Old World, especially the Middle East, where its roots lie.

Though it is believed by non-Muslims to have originated in Mecca and Medina, Muslims believe that the religion of Islam has been present since the time of the prophet

JUDAISM

WHAT IS JUDAISM?

Clearly, there is a religion called Judaism, a set of ideas about the world and the way we should live our lives that is called "Judaism."

HISTORY OF JUDAISM

Judaism is a religious tradition with origins dating back nearly four thousand years, rooted in the ancient near eastern region of Canaan (which is now Israel and Palestinian territories).

Originating as the beliefs and practices of the people known as "Israel," classical, or rabbinic, Judaism did not emerge until the 1st century C.E.

Judaism traces its heritage to the covenant God made with Abraham and his lineage — that God would make them a sacred people and give them a holy land.

SOME STATEMENTS OF BELIEF

A statement emphasising the majesty of God and condemning idolatry occurs in the First and Second Commandments at Exodus 20:2-6:

1. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

2. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make yourself a graven image; nor the form of anything that is in the heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water beneath the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them…

TORAH

TORAH

Torah is the central concept in the Judaic tradition

CHRISTIANITY

What is Christianity?

Christianity is a religion based upon the teachings and miracles of Jesus.  Jesus is the Christ.  The word "christ" means anointed one.  Christ is not Jesus' last name.

HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

Christianity developed out of Judaism in the 1st century C.E.

It is founded on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and those who follow him are called "Christians."

Christianity has many different branches and forms with accompanying variety in beliefs and practices.

History of Christianity

The three major branches of Christianity are Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, with numerous subcategories within each of these branches.

BELIEFS

Christians believe that God is the sole creator of the universe and is the one who sustains human beings. They believe that Jesus is the son of God and he died so as to save human beings from sin. They believe in Eternal life after death and resurrection.