3. Agenda of Today’s
Presentation
• What is religion?
• What types of religion are in the world?
• Common aspects in some religions.
• Buddhism.
• Satanism.
• Voodooism.
• Sikhism.
4. Religion
• Durkheim defined religion as :
‘Unified system of beliefs and practices
relative to sacred things’
• But globally it is defined as :
‘belief in, or the worship of, a god or gods’
Or
‘service and worship of God or the supernatural’
5. Cont.
• Religion plays a very vital in shaping our lives.
• It sets direction for the group of people.
• It sets their spirituality.
• It set their norms , values & their practices.
6. Types of Religion
• There are mainly three broad types on the basis of
philosophy.
1. World religion : Refers to transcultural or international
faith.
2. Indigenous religions : Refers to smaller culture specific
or nation specific religious groups.
3. New Religious Movements : Refers to recently
developed religions.
7. Common Aspects in Some
Religions.
• Today’s some religions have some thing in common.
• But differ in their approaches.
• They teach the love to humanity.
• Equality.
• Justice.
• Serve humanity.
8. Cont.
they follow one God. But that’s a controversial issue
regarding :
1. Objectively.
2. Or Subjectively.
But some differs due to:
1. Spirituality.
2. Life after death.
3. & even No existence of God.
10. Sikhism
• It is monotheistic region.
• Founded during 15th century in the Punjab Region of
Indian Subcontinent.
• One of the oldest religions in the world.
• Its follower are known as sikh.
• They follow Guru Nanak.
• They belief in equity w.r.t religion , cast , colour , race &
ethnicity etc.
12. 5 virtues in Sikhism
• Sat : justice.
• Santokh : freedom from ambition ,
jealousy , lust.
• Daya : Caring of others.
• Nimrata : Humbleness.
• Pyar : love of God.
13. 5 thieves in Sikhism
• Kam : Deep desire.
• Krodh : Wrath or Rage.
• Lodh : Constant focus on worldly things.
• Moh : Ignorance due to worldly illusions.
• Ahankaar : Ego or Pride.
14. 7 deadly Sins in Sikhism
• A proud look
• A lying tongue
• Hands that shed innocent blood
• A heart that devises wicked plots
• Feet that are swift to run into mischief
• A deceitful witness that uttereth lies
• Him that soweth discord among brethren
15. Prohibitions in Sikhism
• Cutting hair.
• Intoxication.
• Blind spirituality.
• Material
obsessions.
• Sacrifice of
creatures.
• Non-Family Oriented
living.
• Worthless talks.
• Priestly class.
• Eating meat killed in
ritualistic manner.
• Having Extramarital
Sexual Relationship
17. Voodooism
• Its practitioners are known as Voudosaints.
• They call themselves ‘Servants of the spirits’.
• Vodouists believe in a distant and unknowable Supreme
Creator.
• Vodouists directs their worship towards spirits.
• Spirits subservients to Loa.
• Loa is known as Good God in French.
18. 7 Nations of Loa
• Rada Loa : Beneficiary Loa.
• Petro Loa : Fierce or Aggressive God.
• Kongo Loa : Fierce Female Goddess.
• Nago Loa : Warrior God.
• Ghede Loa : Spirits of the Dead.
19. Their Moral Code
• Vodou's moral code focuses on the
vices of dishonor and greed.
20. Soul
• According to Voodoo soul has two aspects.
• Or simply Soul Dualism.
1. The gros bon ange (big good angel)
2. the ti bon ange (little good angel)
First is responsible for basic biological functions.
Second is responsible for personality , willpower ,
character.
21. Their Channel to the God.
• They believe that they can convince their Gods through
ritualistic blood spilling.
• Through an animal sacrifice.
• They believe blood is Devine & have spiritual powers.
• Beyond their scope.
22. Satanism
• They follow Satan or Lucifer.
• They admire his acts.
• Satan has been a role model for these people.
• These are called Satanists or Omega.
• They have Ideological & Philosophical Belief.
23. Atheistic Satanism
• The Church of Satan asserts that
‘In Satanism each individual is his or
her own god—there is no room for any
other god and that includes Satan,
Lucifer’
That’s a controversial point in Satanism
25. • They believe that this pantacle belongs to Solomon.
• Which is in the Egyption Manuscript.
• Has a ring which has certain powers like:
1. Have ability to talk to animals.
2. Cure fatal disease.
3. Can control supernatural phenomenas.
4. & lastly can talk to the dead.
27. Buddism
• These people are the followers of Gautama Buddha.
• It is a non-atheistic religion.
• According to Buddist.
Buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher
who shared his insights to help sentient beings end
their suffering through the elimination
of ignorance and craving.
29. The EightFold Factor
Division Eightfold factor Sanskrit, Pali Description
Wisdom
(Sanskrit: prajñā,
Pāli: paññā)
1. Right view
samyag dṛṣṭi,
sammā ditthi
Viewing reality as it is, not
just as it appears to be
2. Right intention
samyag saṃkalpa,
sammā sankappa
Intention of renunciation,
freedom and harmlessness
Ethical conduct
(Sanskrit: śīla,
Pāli: sīla)
3. Right speech
samyag vāc,
sammā vāca
Speaking in a truthful and
non-hurtful way
4. Right action
samyag karman,
sammā kammanta
Acting in a non-harmful
way
5. Right livelihood
samyag ājīvana,
sammā ājīva
A non-harmful livelihood
Concentration
(Sanskrit and Pāli:samādhi)
6. Right effort
samyag vyāyāma,
sammā vāyāma
Making an effort to improve
7. Right mindfulness
samyag smṛti,
sammā sati
Awareness to see things for
what they are with clear
consciousness;
being aware of the present
reality within oneself,
without any craving or
aversion
8. Right concentration
samyag samādhi,
sammā samādhi
Correct meditation or
concentration, explained as
the first four jhānas
30. The Four Immeasurable
• May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes.
• May all sentient beings be free of suffering and its causes.
• May all sentient beings never be separated from bliss
without suffering.
• May all sentient beings be in equanimity, free of bias,
attachment and anger.
31. 4 Noble Truths
• The truth of dukkha (suffering, anxiety,
unsatisfactoriness)
• The truth of the origin of dukkha
• The truth of the cessation of dukkha
• The truth of the path leading to the cessation of dukkha
32. Cont.
• Dukkha : "suffering", "anxiety", "unsatisfactoriness",
"unease", etc.
• The obvious suffering of physical and mental illness,
growing old, and dying.
• The anxiety or stress of trying to hold onto things that are
constantly changing.
• the term indicates a lack of satisfaction, a sense that
things never measure up to our expectations or standards
33. Focus on serving Humanity rather
than finding differences regarding
religion.
