Eastern and Nature-Based Religions
The second page details Eastern religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, along with the nature-based belief system of Animism. Hinduism, predominantly practiced in India, features multiple deities and focuses on karma and reincarnation. Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the path to Nirvana. Sikhism, established by Guru Nanak, promotes equality and devotion.
Definition: Nirvana represents a state of perfect enlightenment and freedom from suffering.
Highlight: Hinduism has no single founder or sacred text, making it uniquely diverse among world religions.
Example: The cycle of birth-death-rebirth reincarnation is central to Hindu beliefs.
Vocabulary: Karma - The spiritual principle of cause and effect where actions influence future experiences.
Quote: "For many Hindus religion is a matter of practice rather than of beliefs."