Assignment

Prepare an 8- to 12-slide (your title page and reference page do NOT count towards the requirement) Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that addresses the following:

• Provide a brief history of Hinduism.
• Summarize the mythology and functions of one Hindu god or goddess.
• What is the role of the sacred texts in Hinduism?
• Define these concepts in Hinduism: maya, karma, moksha, samsara, and atman.
• What are the primal questions that inform these teachings?
• What does the Hindu moral life consist of?

NEXT Jainism vs. Sikhism Worksheet

Part 1

Be as specific as possible when identifying practices, beliefs, rituals, and historical elements. Cite sources in course-level APA formatting. Core Beliefs Jainism and Sikhism.

Part 2

Respond to the following questions in 175 words each:

1. What do you think is the most important similarity, and which is the most important difference? Use specifics to support your answer.

2. Consider the following statement: Sallekhana ("holy death") violates the Jain principle of ahimsa because it is an act of violence against oneself.

Using examples from Ch. 5 of Experiencing the World's Religions, what points might a follower of Jainism make to argue against this statement?