Asian Religions
Shinto
Key ideas and words of Shinto-
Religion of Japan
Torii Gate
Kami
Purification- misoqi
80% of Japanese participate in Shinto activities but only 3-4% consider themselves to followers of the Shinto religion
Over 100,000 Shinto shrines in Japan
Yokai
Questions to Ponder?
1. Why do Sumo wrestlers throw salt prior to the matches?
2. What are the key ideas of Shinto?
3. What does Kamigami have to do with baldness?
Religion of Japan
Torii Gate
Kami
Purification- misoqi
80% of Japanese participate in Shinto activities but only 3-4% consider themselves to followers of the Shinto religion
Over 100,000 Shinto shrines in Japan
Yokai
Questions to Ponder?
1. Why do Sumo wrestlers throw salt prior to the matches?
2. What are the key ideas of Shinto?
3. What does Kamigami have to do with baldness?
Assignment for Shinto- (the 1/2 pager) What is the 1/2 pager you ask? It is just like a 1 pager but only a half sheet of paper. Each day in class this week you will have one of these to do in regards to the topic of the day.
Here are the things to include in your Shinto 1/2 pager
1. make sure you have at least 4 illustrations
2. include the definition of shinto
3. include at least 3 key ideas of shinto
4. What is a Torri gate? (could be part of the three key ideas)
5. What is a Kami? (could be part of the three key ideas)
6. What is the purification ritual all about? (could be part of the three key ideas)
Here are the things to include in your Shinto 1/2 pager
1. make sure you have at least 4 illustrations
2. include the definition of shinto
3. include at least 3 key ideas of shinto
4. What is a Torri gate? (could be part of the three key ideas)
5. What is a Kami? (could be part of the three key ideas)
6. What is the purification ritual all about? (could be part of the three key ideas)
What is Daoism?
Key facts, ideas and thoughts of Daoism-
Daoism/Taoism is from China
Laozi (Lao Tzu)- founder
Zhuang Zhou - famous leader
Daodejing / Tao te Ching- famous text
Zhaungzi (famous book)
Yin Yang
Qi / Chi
Dao / Tao
Wu Wei
Taiji Quan / Tai chi Chaun
Warring States Period
Zhuangzi
Questions to Ponder-
1. What is the Dao (can it even be defined)?
2. What is Qi / Chi?
3. What does wood that has not be carved have to do with Daoism?
Daoism/Taoism is from China
Laozi (Lao Tzu)- founder
Zhuang Zhou - famous leader
Daodejing / Tao te Ching- famous text
Zhaungzi (famous book)
Yin Yang
Qi / Chi
Dao / Tao
Wu Wei
Taiji Quan / Tai chi Chaun
Warring States Period
Zhuangzi
Questions to Ponder-
1. What is the Dao (can it even be defined)?
2. What is Qi / Chi?
3. What does wood that has not be carved have to do with Daoism?
Assignment for Daoism- (the 1/2 pager) What is the 1/2 pager you ask? It is just like a 1 pager but only a half sheet of paper. Each day in class this week you will have one of these to do in regards to the topic of the day.
Here are the things to include in your Daoism 1/2 pager
1. You need to have at least four illustrations
2. Have a definition for Daoism
3. Have a definition forWu Wei
4. Have at least two quotes from Lao Tzu
5. Include an example of a famous Daoist text
6. Describe aspects of Yin and Yang
7. Describe Qi or Chi
Here are the things to include in your Daoism 1/2 pager
1. You need to have at least four illustrations
2. Have a definition for Daoism
3. Have a definition forWu Wei
4. Have at least two quotes from Lao Tzu
5. Include an example of a famous Daoist text
6. Describe aspects of Yin and Yang
7. Describe Qi or Chi
What are the key ideas of Buddhism?
Today we are going to start our discussion of Buddhism. You will need to be familiar with the following terms and names:
Nirvana
8-fold path
4 noble truths
The Middle Path
Siddhartha
The Bodhi tree
Mara and his 5 daughters
Jataka Tales
Stupa
One of the reasons we are looking at Buddhism is because religion is a important element of human culture for many people. Religion has impact on many of the other elements of culture- behaviors, values and beliefs.
Buddhism
Questions to Ponder-
1. Which one was the real Buddha- a or b
2. Who was the other guy?
3. What was the buddha’s human name?
4. What does the word Buddha mean?
5. What are five key marks of the Buddha and what might they suggest?
6. What are the three things Siddhartha saw that changed his life?
7. What are the 3 jewels of Buddhism
8. What are the 4 Noble truths-
9. What is the Eightfold Path?
Nirvana
8-fold path
4 noble truths
The Middle Path
Siddhartha
The Bodhi tree
Mara and his 5 daughters
Jataka Tales
Stupa
One of the reasons we are looking at Buddhism is because religion is a important element of human culture for many people. Religion has impact on many of the other elements of culture- behaviors, values and beliefs.
Buddhism
Questions to Ponder-
1. Which one was the real Buddha- a or b
2. Who was the other guy?
3. What was the buddha’s human name?
4. What does the word Buddha mean?
5. What are five key marks of the Buddha and what might they suggest?
6. What are the three things Siddhartha saw that changed his life?
7. What are the 3 jewels of Buddhism
8. What are the 4 Noble truths-
9. What is the Eightfold Path?
Assignment for Buddhism- (the 1/2 pager) What is the 1/2 pager you ask? It is just like a 1 pager but only a half sheet of paper. Each day in class this week you will have one of these to do in regards to the topic of the day.
Here are the things to include in your Buddhism 1/2 pager
1. Include at least 4 illustrations
2. Include a definition of Buddhism
3. Describe some of the major marks of the Buddha
4. Show or write about some of the major life events of Siddhartha (aka the Buddha)
5. Who were Mara and his five daughters
6. What were the four noble truths
Here are the things to include in your Buddhism 1/2 pager
1. Include at least 4 illustrations
2. Include a definition of Buddhism
3. Describe some of the major marks of the Buddha
4. Show or write about some of the major life events of Siddhartha (aka the Buddha)
5. Who were Mara and his five daughters
6. What were the four noble truths
What are the key ideas of Sikhism?
Today we are exploring the world of one of the youngest of the world's religions- Sikhism-
Here are a few of the key ideas-
Hari Mandir- most important house of the book
Guru Nanak- founder
Sikhi- learner
Langar- free lunch
seva- selfless service
The 5 K's- 1- Hair. 2- comb. 3- sword. 4- special undergarments. 5. bracelet
Guru Granth Sahib- living guru (book)
5 thieves- Lust, anger, greed, attachment and pride
key beliefs- 1- One God- formless/genderless. 2. Maya- (things that take your mind off God) 3. the 3 pillars- meditation-hard work-share your stuff. 4- casteless and share the same surname- Singh (lion) or Kaur (princess)5- holy book- written by gurus +++ 6- doorway to guru
Questions to Ponder-
1. What do you think differentiates Sikhism from other religions that originated in South Asia?
2. What are some similarities that Sikhism shares with other religions that originated in South Asia?
3. Would you consider Sikhism a Universal or Ethnic Religion?
Here are a few of the key ideas-
Hari Mandir- most important house of the book
Guru Nanak- founder
Sikhi- learner
Langar- free lunch
seva- selfless service
The 5 K's- 1- Hair. 2- comb. 3- sword. 4- special undergarments. 5. bracelet
Guru Granth Sahib- living guru (book)
5 thieves- Lust, anger, greed, attachment and pride
key beliefs- 1- One God- formless/genderless. 2. Maya- (things that take your mind off God) 3. the 3 pillars- meditation-hard work-share your stuff. 4- casteless and share the same surname- Singh (lion) or Kaur (princess)5- holy book- written by gurus +++ 6- doorway to guru
Questions to Ponder-
1. What do you think differentiates Sikhism from other religions that originated in South Asia?
2. What are some similarities that Sikhism shares with other religions that originated in South Asia?
3. Would you consider Sikhism a Universal or Ethnic Religion?
Assignment for Sikhism- (the 1/2 pager) What is the 1/2 pager you ask? It is just like a 1 pager but only a half sheet of paper. Each day in class this week you will have one of these to do in regards to the topic of the day.
Here are the things to include in your Sikhism 1/2 pager
1. Include at least 4 illustrations
2. Define Sikhism
3. What are the 5 Ks
4. Who is the current Guru
5. What is "Langar" referring to in Sikhism?
Here are the things to include in your Sikhism 1/2 pager
1. Include at least 4 illustrations
2. Define Sikhism
3. What are the 5 Ks
4. Who is the current Guru
5. What is "Langar" referring to in Sikhism?