The second temple is the Great Stupa, a dome-shaped Buddhist monument from the Maurya Dynasty in Sanchi, India. The structure was built sometime from the 3rd C BCE to 1st C Ce,. Both of these monuments have many similarities and differences in structure and symbolism, but the dominant theme that ties them together is the idea that they connecting our real with the heavenly realm. These buildings came from completely different cultures, yet they have surprisingly similar styles. For example, both buildings require the visitor to first enter though a series of columns before reaching the main attraction.
In Buddhism, by following a methodical life one can find an understanding of existence and achieve Nirvana (enlightenment). The word Hindu has geographical implication and was used originally for those people who lived beyond the river Sindhu or the region watered by the river Indus. Hinduism is a shared term pragmatic to the several metaphysical and religious customs intrinsic to India.
It still lives on today in religions such as Hinduism, Shintoism, and Buddhism. The belief in multiple gods is probably the result of an earlier belief in vaguely defined spirits, demons, and other supernatural forces. However, these supernatural forces are personified and organized into a cosmic family. This "family" becomes the
Tasha Wright May 29, 2012 Hum/130 Hinduism Paper Hinduism lacks a uniting belief system, however it’s spiritual texts and different of practice it balances out. Hindu was made up on a belief of one God, by a lesser powerful duties that very important aspects of life and it was made up in living to see the liberation of Samsara. I would say those societal influences on Hinduism vital that made it a region and the location where it had originated. However there are some beliefs that Hindus share and they are “one, all=pervasive supreme begin who is both immanent and transcendent, both creator and unmanifest reality. They also believe in divinity of the four Vedas, and that the universe undergoes endless cycles of creation,
“All round are a number of small shrines, each containing its god and having its own name and cult, and some of them also their own springs.” (Radice, 217) We see that as far back as the time of the “deified” Emperor Augustus (27 BCE – 14 ACE), the place has held a special meaning, for it was Augustus who was presented the site in his honor by the locals of Hispellum. To trace back the importance of religious locations and structures, we can reference “Gilgamesh” and the temples of Ur and Uruk. It is believed that the recently unearthed temples held great importance in the lives of everyday Sumerians. It was here that priests would climb on-high to present offerings to the gods in the hopes of receiving blessings and to gain favor. In many ways, the polytheistic tendencies of the Romans mirror that of ancient Sumerians.
However, evidence shows that Sumer, Egypt, and China believed in gods closely related to nature. They looked to them for protection and help. In each religion they had priests that communicated with the gods. Each culture established diverse systems of writing and noticeable architecture. They also made different inventions that are important to the world.
Like we discussed in class, these two concepts cannot be separated from each other because, the myths have established that the Cosmos have parts. These parts are represented by the gods. As an example, Gaia is a god but, at the same time she is the earth. Throughout Hesiod’s Theogony we can appreciate these concepts. The details the author provides to portrait each god gives us details of their deity and also the force/element of nature they represent.
Understanding this, it would seem to be a dualistic relationship between the body and the atman and there are two separate substances. In most religions which feature reincarnation, however, there is often a monistic (there is just one sacred substance) approach and this is the same for Hinduism. This is where the idea of Brahman is brought in; that all is one and
The Aztecs expressed themselves through music, arts, crafts, and sciences. Music played an important role in Aztec religious rituals. Music was played along with chanting to help worship the gods. Another way to worship their gods was through art. One popular piece is the Stone Calendar.
Jesus Leon April 19, 2015 World Religions Mr. Kenneth Rick Identifying Hinduism The Vedas are considered by followers of Hinduism to be supreme they are used to identify spiritual paths within the religion by delegating certain Vedas with specific responsibilities of worship. There are many deities within Hinduism but this paper will discuss the five most important deities within the Hindu text and their responsible functions and beliefs that are associated with each one. To begin with the Hindu god of Indra, he is the lord of the heavens and skies who rides upon a white elephant named Airvata while wielding a weapon of lighting named Vajraduh which was created by a minor god named Tvastur. He is usually associated with the slaying demons in order to save the other gods. His most famous victory was the slaying of the demon of the dark skies named Vratasura “His most famous achievement was slaying of Vratasura.