4. Game Mechanics
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Each players need to choose one briefcase
After choosing a briefcase there is an equivalent
question where the player needs to answer it
If the player get the correct answer he/she will receive
the reward next week
7. In the late 6th century AD the name Shinto was created for the
native religion to distinguish it from Buddhism and
Confucianism, which had been introduced from China.
Shinto (literally “the way of the gods”) is Japan's native belief
system and predates historical records. The many practices,
attitudes, and institutions that have developed to make up
Shinto revolve around the Japanese land and seasons and their
relation with the human inhabitants.
History of Shintoism
8. Shinto is one of the religious beliefs which is
indigenous to Japan. Although the origin
remains unclear, it is believed that the history
of Shintoism dates back to the Jomon period,
which is approximately from 16,500 to 3,000
years ago.
Origin of Shintoism
9. Shinto gods" are called kami. They are sacred
spirits which take the form of things and
concepts important to life, such as wind, rain,
mountains, trees, rivers and fertility. Humans
become kami after they die and are revered by
their families as ancestral kami
God of Shintoism
10. The holy books of Shinto are the Kojiki or
'Records of Ancient Matters' (712 CE) and the
Nihon-gi or 'Chronicles of Japan' (720 CE). These
books are compilations of ancient myths and
traditional teachings that had previously been
passed down orally.
Sacred Scriptures of
Shintoism
11. The overriding belief in Shinto is to promote harmony and
purity in all aspects of life. Humans are thought of as being
fundamentally good, and evil is caused by evil spirits. The
purpose of Shinto, therefore, is to pray and offer to the kami
to keep away evil spirits. Specifically Shinto ethics are not
based on a set of commandments or laws that tell the
faithful how to behave, but on following the will of the kami.
Shinto Ethics
12. Rituals of Shintoism
Jichinsai - Ji Matsuri
Jichinsai are ceremonies held before the construction of a building
(business or private) in Japan. The aim is to purify the ground,
worship the local kami and pray for safety during construction.
Norito
Norito are Shinto ritual prayers that are addressed directly to
the kami during formal ceremonies. They are recited by a
priest on behalf of the worshippers. The norito are spoken in
formal Japanese phrases of great beauty.
13. Matsuri.
Oshogatsu (New Year)
Seijin Shiki (Adults' Day)
Haru Matsuri (Spring festivals)
Aki Matsuri (Autumn festivals)
Shichigosan.
Rei-sai (Annual Festival)
Festivals of Shintoism
15. Buddhism, religion and philosophy that developed from the
teachings of the Buddha (Sanskrit: “Awakened One”), a teacher
who lived in northern India between the mid-6th and mid-4th
centuries BCE (before the Common Era). Spreading from India
to Central and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan,
Buddhism has played a central role in the spiritual, cultural, and
social life of Asia, and, beginning in the 20th century, it spread
to the West.
History Of Buddhism
16. Buddhism originated in the Indian sub-continent
around the fifth century BCE. Buddhism was
founded in the north-eastern region of India in
what is now Nepal and is based on the teachings
of Siddharatha Gautama, The Buddha, or the
Enlightened/Awakened One
Origin Of Buddhism
17. Followers of Buddhism don't acknowledge a
supreme god or deity. They instead focus on
achieving enlightenment a state of inner peace and
wisdom. When followers reach this spiritual
echelon, they're said to have experienced nirvana.
The religion's founder, Buddha, is considered an
extraordinary being, but not a god.
God Of Buddhism
18. Followers of Buddhism don't acknowledge a
supreme god or deity. They instead focus on
achieving enlightenment a state of inner peace and
wisdom. When followers reach this spiritual
echelon, they're said to have experienced nirvana.
The religion's founder, Buddha, is considered an
extraordinary being, but not a god.
God Of Buddhism
19. Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions also recognize
five primary Buddhas: Vairocana, Aksobhya,
Ratnasambhava, Amitābha, and Amoghasiddhi.
The three Buddhist deities Vajrapani, Mañjuśrī and
Avalokiteśvara.
God Of Buddhism
20. There are 28 Buddhas : Taṇhaṅ kara Buddha, Medhaṅ kara Buddha,
Saraṇkara Buddha, Dīpankara Buddha, Koṇdañña Buddha, Maṅ gala
Buddha, Sumana Buddha, Revata Buddha, Sobhita Buddha,
Anomadassi Buddha, Paduma Buddha, Nārada Buddha, Padumuttara
Buddha, Sumedha Buddha, Sujāta Buddha, Piyadassi Buddha,
Atthadassi Buddha
Tara, Tibetan Sgrol-ma, Buddhist saviour-goddess with numerous
forms, widely popular in Nepal, Tibet, and Mongolia. She is the
feminine counterpart of the bodhisattva (“buddha-to-be”)
Avalokiteshvara. She is the female buddha
God Of Buddhism
21. Sutras
Important Sutras
Diamond Sutra
Heart Sutra
Lotus Sutra
History of the Lotus Sutra
Major Teachings of the Lotus Sutra
Chapters of the Lotus Sutra
Lotus Sutra: The Nature of the Buddha
Lotus Sutra On Faith: Parable of the Burning House
From the Lotus Sutra: “The Daughter of the Dragon King”
From the Lotus Sutra: “The Buddha Preaches the One
Great Vehicle”
Sacred Scriptures Of Buddhism
22. Ethical behavior both leads to and flows
from an enlightened mind. In the Five
Precepts Buddha advises abstinence from:
(1) harming living beings, (2) taking things
not freely given, (3) sexual misconduct, (4)
false speech, and (5) intoxicating drinks and
drugs causing heedlessness
Ethics Of Buddhism
23. Puja is the name for ceremonies that
involve offerings, or gifts. During these
ceremonies, there will also be meditation
and prayer. This is known as devotional
practice and its purpose is to enable
Buddhists to express how grateful they are
to the Buddha for what he taught. This
allows them to show respect for his
teachings.
Rituals Of Buddhism
24. Mantras - Buddhists may chant repetitively, as this
is a form of mediation.
Chanting - Buddhists may sing the scriptures.
Meditation - Buddhists may use meditation to open
themselves to a higher state of awareness.
Meditation is central to Buddhism.
Rituals Of Buddhism
25. Bowing - Mahayana Buddhists often bow as a sign
of respect.
Offerings - Buddhists may leave gifts as a mark of
respect and reverence to the Buddha. These gifts
may include flowers, which are beautiful but fade
and serve as a reminder of the impermanence of
things. They may also include candles, which are a
mark of light and wisdom.
Rituals Of Buddhism
26. Magha Puja Day and Sangha Day
This celebration usually occurs on the day of
full moon in March. On this day, it is believed
that the Buddha gave his disciples a
message, called the "Ovadha Patimokha,"
and amazing things happened.
Festivals Of Buddhism
27. Buddhist New Year
For three days after the first full moon of April, Buddhists
celebrate New Year’s Day in certain countries. In other
countries, the New Year is celebrated around the full
moon in January. The time it is celebrated depends on the
country and people. For example, people in Tibet
celebrate at the full moon of February, while people in
China, Vietnam and Korea celebrate at the end of January
or the beginning of February.
Festivals Of Buddhism
28. Wesak
Celebrated on the full moon in May, this is the
most important Buddhist holiday. It is
celebrated to commemorate the death and
birth of Buddha and to remember how the
Buddha became enlightened. It is also an
opportunity for Buddhists to try to gain their
own enlightenment.
Festivals Of Buddhism
29. Dharma Day
This day honors the start of the
teachings of Buddha. This event
symbolizes the Buddha’s search after his
enlightenment to inform his previous
disciples of his enlightenment. Dharma
Day recognizes the beginning of
Buddhism.
Festivals Of Buddhism
30. Parinirvana Day
Also called Nirvana Day, this holiday marks the Buddha’s
death. His death is celebrated because his followers
believe that by dying, Buddha left the world of physical
pain and suffering and achieved enlightenment. Buddha
taught enlightenment for 40 years, and was 80 years old
when he died. Buddha died while in a meditative state
and entered nirvana, a state in which he would no longer
die and be reborn again.
Festivals Of Buddhism
31. Kathina
Kathina is a holiday that occurs after Dharma Day at the time
of year when Buddhists give large amounts of money to the
poor or needy, called giving alms. It is celebrated in October and
November at the end of the Vassa time, when there are
typically monsoons in many Buddhist countries. At this time of
year, Buddhist monks have been in seclusion for three months,
and Kathina allows them to come out into public. When they
come out, the monks are offered cloth by citizens. The
offerings and celebrations can last an entire month.
Festivals Of Buddhism
33. Most scholars believe Hinduism started somewhere
between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C. in the Indus Valley,
near modern-day Pakistan. But many Hindus argue
that their faith is timeless and has always existed.
Unlike other religions, Hinduism has no one founder
but is instead a fusion of various beliefs.
History Of Hinduism
34. Buddhism Vs Hinduism
Hinduism and Buddhism have many similarities. Buddhism, in
fact, arose out of Hinduism, and both believe in reincarnation,
karma and that a life of devotion and honor is a path to
salvation and enlightenment.
But some key differences exist between the two religions:
Buddhism rejects the caste system of Hinduism and does
away with the rituals, the priesthood and the gods that are
integral to the Hindu faith.
35. Origin Of Hinduism
The origins of Hinduism have been traced
to the Indus River Valley in the Indian sub-
continent and the peoples who lived there.
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions and
there is evidence of the existence of
Hinduism dating back 4,000 years.
39. Sacred Scriptures of
Hinduism
The revealed texts constitute the Veda, divided into four
sections: the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda, and
the Atharva Veda. The Vedas are hymns that are also
accompanied in the total Veda by Brahmanas (ritual texts)
Aranyakas (“forest” or “wilderness” texts), and Upanishads
(philosophical texts). The Upanishads are also called the
Vedanta and come at the end of the total Veda. Though less
studied than later texts, the Veda is the central scripture of
Hinduism.
41. Ethics of Hinduism
These correspond to five Yamas of ancient Hindu
ethics: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth, non-
falsehood), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya
(celibacy if unmarried and non-cheating on one's
partner if married), and Aparigraha (non-
possessiveness).
42. Rituals of Hinduism
The most common rituals practiced in all Hindu
households are puja, meditation, silent prayers,
yoga, recitation of scriptures from Bhagavad Gita
or bhajans, reading religious books, participating
in Satsang (prayer meets), performing charitable
work, visiting a temple, and chanting the name of
their beloved God.
43. Festivals of Hinduism
Diwali is the festival of lights. Light represents
knowledge. It is celebrated in late October or early
November. This is the Hindu New Year.
Holi is the festival which marks the coming of spring.
It is held in March or April. There are processions and
people light bonfires and cover each other with colored
water and powders.
44. Festivals of Hinduism
Dussehra is the festival which marks Rama's
triumph over the evil Ravana. It is held in
September. There are dances and plays with
events in the life of the god Rama depicted.
Kumbha Mela: This celebration is a huge bathing affair.
Millions of Hindu pilgrims go to the River Ganges at
Allahbad for this festival.
46. History Of Taoism
Taoism has been connected to the philosopher Lao
Tzu, who around 500 B.C.E. wrote the main book of
Taoism, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism holds that humans
and animals should live in balance with the Tao, or
the universe. Taoists believe in spiritual
immortality, where the spirit of the body joins the
universe after death.
47. Origin Of Taoism
Taoism (also spelled Daoism) is a religion
and a philosophy from ancient China that
has influenced folk and national belief.
48. Sacred Scriptures Of Taoism
The foundational text of Taoism is the Tao
Te Ching, a short collection of prose
poems written by Laozi. The second most
important book is the Zhuangzi or Chuang
Tzu, a collection of poems, essays, and
sketches named after its author Zhuangzi.
49. Ethics Of Taoism
It disapproves of killing, stealing, lying and
promiscuity, and promotes altruistic,
helpful and kindly behaviour. Taoists believe
such good behaviour is an essential part not
only of self-improvement but of improving
the world as a whole. Cultivate the Tao
within oneself; and one's virtue will be
perfected..
50. Rituals Of Taoism
Taoist rituals involve purification,
meditation and offerings to deities. The
details of Taoist rituals are often highly
complex and technical and therefore left to
the priests, with the congregation playing
little part.
52. History Of Confucianism
Confucius was a philosopher and teacher who lived from 551 to
479 B.C.E. His thoughts on ethics, good behavior, and moral
character were written down by his disciples in several books,
the most important being the Lunyu. Confucianism believes in
ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a
peaceful life
53. Origin Of Confucianism
Confucianism is a philosophy and
belief system from ancient China,
which laid the foundation for much
of Chinese culture.
54. Gods Of Confucianism
There are no Confucian gods, and
Confucius himself is worshipped as a
spirit rather than a god. However, there
are temples of Confucianism, which are
places where important community and
civic rituals happen.
55. Sacred Scriptures Of Confucianism
• Analects Of Confucius
• Doctrine Of The Mean
• Mencius And Xunzi
• Great Learning
• Etc
56. Ethics Of Confucianism
Confucius' ethics basically asserts that
filial piety and fraternal love are the roots
of humaneness, the foundation and origin
of human morality; all social goods are
extensions of family ethics.
57. Rituals Of Confucianism
In the Confucian tradition, there are three
levels of sacrificial ritual: Great Sacrifice
offered by the emperor, Middle Sacrifice
offered by court officials, and Minor
Sacrifice offered by local officials
