Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems - Reviewer.docx

**HINDUISM** Background: - - - - - - - Belief in Brahman: - - - - Three Main Gods of Hinduism: - - - - Important concepts in Hinduism: - - - - - Puja and Hindu Worship: - - - - - The Sacred Texts of Hinduism: - Shruti: - - -...

**HINDUISM** Background: - - - - - - - Belief in Brahman: - - - - Three Main Gods of Hinduism: - - - - Important concepts in Hinduism: - - - - - Puja and Hindu Worship: - - - - - The Sacred Texts of Hinduism: - Shruti: - - - - 1. 2. 3. 4. Smriti: - - - The Four Main Goals of Human Life according to Hinduism: 1. 2. 3. 4. The Four Major Pathways in Hinduism: - 1. 2. 3. 4. - - Holy Places in Hinduism: - - Diwali - - - - **BUDDHISM** Background: - - - - Buddha: His Life and Teachings: - - - - - - - Basic Doctrines in Buddhism: - The Three Jewels: - 1. 2. 3. Four Noble Truths: - 1. 2. 3. 4. The Noble Eightfold Path: - - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Non-Theism: - - Monastic Living: - Holy Symbol: - - - -  Buddhism and Mainstream Culture: - - - The Major Buddhist Traditions: - Theravada Buddhism: - - - - - Sacred Texts: - - - Festival and Holy Days: - - Mahayana Buddhism: - - - - - Sacred Texts: - Festival and Holy Days - **CONFUCIANISM** Background: - - - - Development: - - - - - Sacred Texts of Confucianism: - - Confucian Doctrines and Beliefs: - - - - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. - Holy Days and Celebrations: - **TAOISM** Background: - - - History of Taoism: - - Doctrines and Beliefs of Taoism: - - - - - - Holy Days and Celebrations: - **SHINTOISM** Background: - - - - - Development of Shintoism: - - - - - Doctrines and Beliefs of Shintoism: - - Core Ethical Teachings: - - The Four Affirmations: - - - - Shinto Shrines and Rituals: - - - Celebrations and Festivals: - -