东南亚宗教发展 英文概要1.ppt

Southeast Asian Religions Buddhism Hindusim Confucianism Islam Christianity Animism Hinduism Beliefs and practices of Vedic age (1500-500 B.C.E) and the Aryan occupation of Indus Valley. Gods of Vedic pantheon represented forces of nature. Examples: Agni-fire, Indra-war/firmament, Maruts-wind, Varuna – sky. Brahmin priests emerged who could “control” Vedic gods thru sacrificial rites. Brahmins became a closed, hereditary order as guardians of the powers of sacred ritual. Hinduism (Cont’d) Epic Literature The Mahabharata containing the Bhagavad-Gita spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on