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LEARNINGPORTFOLIO
ACTIVITY 4
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RS4: HINDUISM & BUDDHISM

Submitted by:

Jeanny E. Eliguen
Jade Rose M. Cutab
Kathleen May M. Cristobal
Jonathan Jay Hangad
Sandy Mae S. Andi

Submitted to:
Mr. William Ulep
Draw faces for 5 different moods you have felt recently, writing down the
reason why you felt like that.

HAPPY
Everyday is a happy day for me, but sometimes happy days can be gloomy days
like it seems it'll rain but rainbow always allow me to see its brighter colors and
tantalizing beauty of God's creation. I considered everyday as a happy life
because I'm so grateful that God made everyday for me possible to do all the
things I want to do and to live life to the fullest with accordance to his will and
right conducts. There's no such things as happiness when you know peace within
yourself and if you see peace towards other people. Keep the good vibes and
happiness always!

BLESSED

I feel BLESSED because I have a wonderful, loving family, lots of friends, a

healthy & strong body, a roof over my head and healthy foods to eat. I have God
in my life, a family who always welcomes me with open arms, and a good head
on my shoulders to go out and try to create blessings for others. No one has to
be without blessings in this world, we have the power to bless each other.
 INLOVE
I feel in love because I have a loving, understanding, family oriented, and a god
fearing girlfriend. I’m not a perfect boyfriend but I want to be the best boyfriend to
him. I’m so blessed because God gave me someone who inspires me every day
in my basketball career and especially in my academics. She always thought me
how to be me and she always encourage me through good times and bad times.
She is simple and strong person that I have. I love her so much and I will do my
best to inspire her and to make her proud of me.

SAD
I'm Sad because we are now experiencing a serious situation about the Corona
Virus , busy streets are become silent , roads are lockdown , travels are cancel ,
school are postpone , people experience a panic buying , some malls are empty .
The whole world is facing a very critical situation. I know every one of us care
about what is going on around us and what is going to happen to the world, But
the truth is we can easily get tangled in bad news (which is true news now
days ) ,sadness and make ourselves even more vulnerable. people are keep
posting anything about the effect of corona, the growth of it all over the world and
how bad the situation we have right now , Unless we can help each other by
simple posting a beautiful poems ,flowers ,nature ,family and happy time during
this dark time. Let's keep our spirit lifted and with hope try to pass this crises .

WORRIED
I feel so worried of the the things that happening now, spicifically the outbreak of
Covid-19, many of us are affected, our studies, work and many things, lots of
people are suffering. Im so worried what if one of my family member will be
affected with this virus.

Shakti
 The Goddess of Power

Why they are important and Why are they worshipped?

Hindus believe that Shakti is both responsible for creation (Shakti makes
Srishti) and the agent of all change. Shakti is cosmic existence as well as
liberation, its most significant form being the Kundalini Shakti, a mysterious
psychospiritual force. In Shaktism, Shakti is worshipped as the Supreme Being.

What is their job?

The term shakti refers to multiple ideas. Its general definition is dynamic
energy that is responsible for creation, maintenance, and destruction of the
universe. It is identified as female energy because shakti is responsible for
creation, as mothers are responsible for birth.

How are they recognized?

Shakti may be personified as the gentle and benevolent Uma, consort of
Shiva, or Kali, the terrifying force destroying evil, or Durga, the warrior who
conquers forces that threaten the stability of the universe. Goddess worshippers
often view their deity as the all-powerful Supreme Being, second not even to a
male god.

THE SHRINE
1. What is a Shrine? Explain why having a shrine in the house is so
important to Hindus.
The shrine is the sacred centre of the mandir. It houses the temple deities and is
usually situated at one end of the main hall.To the side or close by is a room in
which the priests prepare for worship according to a fixed daily schedule. Often
only the priests, freshly bathed and wearing clean clothes, are allowed to enter
these sacred areas.
Many Hindus live in villages, where the mode of worship is quite different from
that in the sophisticated temples we find in Indian towns, or outside of India.
Worship takes place outside, often without an elaborate murti or an aesthetically
decorated shrine. Worship may be at a particular tree (such as the Pippal), a
group of stones, or a symbol, such as a trident. In some places, the procedures
are related to one of the major denominations but in others have little obvious
connection. It is most often linked with Shaktism, and worship of various
goddesses. Each village has a shrine to its own gramyadevata – guardian deity –
whom the villagers approach for material benefits such as good crops and
protection of children.
Most Hindu homes contain a shrine, often simplified versions of those found in
temples. Usually the large temple deities will be replaced with smaller murtis, or
with framed pictures.
One of the two shrines at Bhaktivedanta Manor Temple in Hertfordshire. It is
dedicated to Sita and Rama, who are accompanied by Rama’s favourite brother,
Lakshman, and by the monkey warrior, Hanuman.
Many temples not only have a main altar, but feature many smaller, adjacent
shrines dedicated to other deities and saints. It is common to have a shrine of
Ganesh who is worshipped first to remove any impediments before approaching
the main deity or deities.
Puja itself is an intricate and sophisticated art form. The backdrop in this picture
was sewn by craftsmen in the ancient town of Vrindavana. This temple grows its
own flowers for the vases and for the garlands which are made and offered each
day with a change of costume. In some temples the colour of the daily costume
will correspond to the ruling planet of day of the week (e.g. gold on Sunday, silver
or white on Monday, red on Tuesday, etc.).
In this temple, the deities (murtis) wear two outfits each day – one for the day
and one at night.
Glossary Terms
Garba-griha – the inner sanctum of the temple (Garba literally means “womb,”
and griha means “hou

DHARMA
The word "dharma" refers to the duties and obligations a human being, primarily
a male, has with regard to his caste and stage of life. Although some of these
rites and practices are required depending on the person’s caste, stage of life,
and gender, others are recommended for all human beings. Texts on dharma
include Ramayana and Dharma Sastra.
PUJA
Puja (“worship”) involves murtis (“images”), mantras (“prayers”) and yantras
(“diagrams of the universe”). It is also individual rather than communal. The two
main types of puja are in homes and in temples.

In homes, many Hindus have a shrine (a cabinet shelf or a room) to put up

pictures or statues of deities. In these shrines, oil lamps and incense sticks are
lights, mantras are recited, and offerings of food are made. Family members
often perform these rituals together and treat the family deity with hospitality.
In temples, a priest or any “twice-born” Hindu recites the Vedas and mantras. In
southern India, a procession takes place near the temple, and the deity is put in a
special float or chariot. After the ritual prayer, a lamp or camphor light is waved in
a circle in front of the deity. This ritual is called arati. In northern India, a special
song is sung after arati.

These Hindu temples have a different spiritual or symbolic meaning for each part
of the building. 
Temple in its entirety- the whole cosmos and the place where the worshiper can
cross over the ocean of life and death 
Central shrine- the worshiper’s heart
Tower- the flight of the worshiper’s spirit to heaven
Inner shrine- the main part of the temple where the deity is consecrated. 
Many temples are also built with proportions related to the Hindu systems of time
measurement and planetary movements.

2. How many ways can you think of in which Hindus show respect to the
mutri or picture in their shrine?

Though the murti is perceivable to our senses, Hindus consider it Brahman

(spirit). Hindu thinkers differentiate between matter and spirit, but on a higher
level consider both to be Brahman. God can change matter into spirit and spirit
into matter. He is compared to an expert electrician who can use electricity to
refrigerate and to heat. Though people in ignorance cannot perceive spirit (and
hence God), the Lord may agree to appear before them in a visible form so that
they can develop their relationship with him. The murti, though appearing to be
matter, may function as spirit.
Murti (Sanskrit: मूर्ति, IAST: Mūrti; literally any form, embodiment or solid object) is
a general term for an image, statue or idol of a deity or person in Indian culture.
In Hindu temples, it is a symbolic icon. A Murti is itself not the god in Hinduism,
but it is a shape, embodiment or manifestation of a deity.

Role in worship
Major Hindu traditions such as Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism and Smartaism
favor the use of Murti. These traditions suggest that it is easier to dedicate time
and focus on spirituality through anthropomorphic or non-anthropomorphic icons.
Hindu scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, states in verse 12.5.
It is much more difficult to focus on God as the unmanifested than God with form,
due to human beings having the need to perceive via the senses.
In Hinduism, states Jeaneane Fowler, a Murti itself is not god, it is an "image of
god" and thus a symbol and representation. A Murti is a form and manifestation,
states Fowler, of the formless Absolute. Thus a literal translation of Murti as idol
is incorrect, when idol is understood as superstitious end in itself. Just like the
photograph of a person is not the real person, a Murti is an image in Hinduism
but not the real thing, but in both cases the image reminds of something of
emotional and real value to the viewer. When a person worships a Murti, it is
assumed to be a manifestation of the essence or spirit of the deity, the
worshipper's spiritual ideas and needs are meditated through it, yet the idea of
ultimate reality or Brahman is not confined in it.
Devotional (bhakti movement) practices centered on cultivating a deep and
personal bond of love with God, often expressed and facilitated with one or more
Murti, and includes individual or community hymns, japa or singing (bhajan,
kirtan or aarti). Acts of devotion, in major temples particularly, are structured on
treating the Murti as the manifestation of a revered guest, and the daily routine
can include awakening the murti in the morning and making sure that it "is
washed, dressed, and garlanded. In Vaishnavism, the building of a temple for the
murti is considered an act of devotion, but non-Murti symbolism is also common
wherein the aromatic Tulsi plant or Saligrama is an aniconic reminder of the
spiritualism in Vishnu. These Puja rituals with the Murti, correspond to ancient
cultural practices for a beloved guest, and the Murti is welcomed, taken care of,
and then requested to retire. 

3. Explain how everyday acts like cooking or washing up can be part of

worhip in Hindu?
Because it is part of Hindus belief that God is in everything, so everything what
Hindu does in their life can be counted as worship. This means that even
simple everyday tasks like cooking a meal or washing up can be part of
worship if they have done properly and with care. 

YOGA
‘Yoga is the best way to relax’ What do yu think? Explain your opinion (3 marks)

Some people agree because it is their ways to have the relaxation they need.
And physically, yoga is the best way to relax because it stretches your muscles
and other parts to its normal position and also it can improve your breathing and
stamina. People who does this kind of relaxation see this as a need and
purposively health activity.
Some people agree because yoga increases strength and flexibility while
decreasing stress. Additionally, yoga has been found to improve our respiration,
heart health, and sleep quality. Yoga has also been used successfully as a
complementary therapy in the treatment of addiction, chronic pain, and mood
disorders, and even to lessen the severity of some symptoms of cancer and
some of the side effects that arise from its treatment.

Some people disagree because sometimes too much of muscles stretches can
lead to fatigue and other muscles pains. Especially when the person involves has
the low level of tolerance when in terms of physical activities. It is hassle for
those who has health issues and waste of time to those people who are busy and
has a hectic schedules of works.
Some people disagree because The most common yoga injuries include neck,
back, knee and shoulder injuries. This includes torn muscles, herniated disks and
carpal tunnel. Poses like Chaturanga, an upward push-up with bent elbows, can
cause extensive damage to wrists, elbows and shoulders.

I think that yoga is one way to distressed but if you dont have much time to do,
there can be other remedy to keep yourself health and stress free like medidating
through listening in music or painting or any way you can express and find
yourself comfortable to do means it lessen your stress.
I think that yoga is important to students to increase their immunity and energy
level . Yoga help students to stay calm and fight mental health issues . Yoga
helps to provide clearance and see get rid of unnecessary thoughts . Yoga help
students to stay organised and help them get perform better .