Ritual
Ritual is an important part of religious practice because it helps bring everyone closer and helps
us to be at one with god in a way we do not get to be in our everyday lives. For example, mass helps us to be at one with God and have a special time devoted to him. The rituals help celebrate the purpose of religion and help us to remember what it is exactly that we believe in.
Beliefs in Hinduism
In the Hindu faith there are what is regarded as ‘The Nine Beliefs of Hinduism’. The first one is that Hindus believe in one all mighty God that is present both in reality and in a sort of spiritual domain. The second is that Hindus believe in the divinity of the four Vedas, the world's most ancient scriptures. These primordial hymns are God's word. The third belief is Karma, a never ending cycle of life for all living creatures. The fourth belief is that the world is repeatedly created, preserved and destroyed. The fifth belief is in re-incarnation until all karmas have been resolved, then moksha which is alleviation from the cycle of rebirth. Not a single soul will be deprived of this destiny. The sixth belief is that their Gods exist in unseen worlds and through prayer and worship in temples and shrines they can create a communion with the Gods. The seventh belief is that an enlightened master, or Sat-guru is essential to know the Transcendent Absolute. They also believe that personal discipline, good conduct, purification, pilgrimage, self-inquiry, meditation and surrender in God. The eighth belief is that life is a sacred gift and that it should be loved and treated with respect and to practice non-injury in action and thought. The ninth belief is that no one religion is superior and that all are to be treated with respect and understanding.
images sourced from parentingbeyondbelief.com and headoverheals.org.uk
Ritual is an important part of religious practice because it helps bring everyone closer and helps
us to be at one with god in a way we do not get to be in our everyday lives. For example, mass helps us to be at one with God and have a special time devoted to him. The rituals help celebrate the purpose of religion and help us to remember what it is exactly that we believe in.
Beliefs in Hinduism
In the Hindu faith there are what is regarded as ‘The Nine Beliefs of Hinduism’. The first one is that Hindus believe in one all mighty God that is present both in reality and in a sort of spiritual domain. The second is that Hindus believe in the divinity of the four Vedas, the world's most ancient scriptures. These primordial hymns are God's word. The third belief is Karma, a never ending cycle of life for all living creatures. The fourth belief is that the world is repeatedly created, preserved and destroyed. The fifth belief is in re-incarnation until all karmas have been resolved, then moksha which is alleviation from the cycle of rebirth. Not a single soul will be deprived of this destiny. The sixth belief is that their Gods exist in unseen worlds and through prayer and worship in temples and shrines they can create a communion with the Gods. The seventh belief is that an enlightened master, or Sat-guru is essential to know the Transcendent Absolute. They also believe that personal discipline, good conduct, purification, pilgrimage, self-inquiry, meditation and surrender in God. The eighth belief is that life is a sacred gift and that it should be loved and treated with respect and to practice non-injury in action and thought. The ninth belief is that no one religion is superior and that all are to be treated with respect and understanding.
images sourced from parentingbeyondbelief.com and headoverheals.org.uk