COMPARATIVE STUDY

I. INTRODUCTION

In this study is all about the three religions which are Hinduism,
Buddhism and also Sikhism, are just one of the many examples of
religions that were spouted around the world. The goal of this study is to
investigate, compare and also contrast whether or not there is sufficient
evidence to prove that the world religion is complementary which
encouraged the people who have faith. And before I do this study, I make
a research study more about these three religions with their histories,
traditions, highly developed cultures and rites and facts. And after that I
read and I wrote some important information that helps to my study.
Then I started to encode and so that I finished this study.

II. RELIGIONS AND THEIR BELIEFS

A. HINDUISM

Is the oldest of all religions practised in the today’s world. It is

generally believed to have originated around 2000 BC to 1500 BC; though
archaeological evidence in the form of religious artifacts (the discovery of
a seal known as the proto-shiva at the site Mohenjo-daro, dated to 2700
BC) may point to an earlier era. Hinduism has a vast corpus of religious
texts and no one text is considered to represent Hinduism solely. The
earliest works are collected under the generic title of "The Vedas"
meaning: The Knowledge. The four Vedas: The Rig Veda, Sama
Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda are sacred texts containing hymns,
incantations, and rituals from ancient India. The two great epics, The
Ramayana by Valmiki and The Mahabharata by Ved Vyasa are also
considered sacred texts of Hinduism. A Portion of the Mahabharata,
the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, is one of the most revered texts in modern
India. It contains the preachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the
battlefield of Kurukshetra. It describes how to ascent an ordinary man to
divinity and enjoy absolute Bliss.

Hinduism may be considered more a way of life, rather than a

religion. Hindu ritual practice is the method used for proclaiming that
one is a Hindu and theological studies, though important, remain
secondary in relation to the rituals. It is an amalgamation of different
theories, beliefs and philosophies. There are two popular
beliefs Dvaita and Advaita; the principles of Duality and Non-Duality
respectively. The Duality principle states that God and mortals are two
different beings. The Non-Duality principle professes that all life forms
are inter-connected with the Supreme Being - the concept of Parmatma.
Duality principle states that Paramathma and inner self (soul) of all living
things are one and the same. Even 'Charvaks' who challenged even the
existence of God, are considered part of Hinduism. None of the ancient
text mentions the word Hindu; the only term used by them is 'Dharma' or
the guidelines for a human being in that particular role. One may
consider it to be the most opens and democratic form of system where
ideologies can move in-out or get modified any time. The texts forming
the basis of Hinduism are written by many and in different periods. None
of them alone can define this religion in totality. All of them deal with one
or few aspects of it. Because of this flexibility and fluidity this religion
could withstand the trial of times.

B. BUDDHISM

Buddhism is one of the world’s great religions, and has deeply

influenced the character and evolution of Asian civilization over the past
2,500 years. It is based on the teachings of a historical figure,
Siddhartha Gautama, who lived around the fifth century B.C.E. As it
moved across Asia, Buddhism absorbed indigenous beliefs and
incorporated a wide range of imagery, both local and foreign, into its art
and religious practices. Buddhism continues to evolve as a religion in
many parts of the world.
 Buddhism is a complex subject, a philosophy that has evolved in
many different ways and various regions of Asia, and is still a living faith
today. Providing simple definitions for the beliefs and art historical
developments of Buddhism is therefore difficult, because so many
variations occur. The student of Buddhism should be aware of these
variations and points of view. Here we provide a very general overview as
a foundation for looking at historical Buddhist arts, focused on the art of
India.

Buddha-to-be, Siddhartha Gautama was born around the 6th

century B.C.E. into royalty at Kapilavastu, which lay in the foothills of
the Himalayas near the present day Nepalese-Indian border. For most of
his youth, the prince led a sheltered existence within the palace, where he
enjoyed court life, married a princess, and had a son. Venturing forth
from the palace, he finally witnessed disturbing sights he had never
before experienced: sickness, old age, death, and a mendicant ascetic.
Deeply unsettled by what he had seen, the prince finally renounced his
worldly life, and set out on a quest for truth, to confront human suffering
and the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara). Along
with other thinkers who lived during this era, the Buddha was also
troubled by the caste system, which denied much the possibility of
salvation, as well as by the exclusivity and abuses of the Brahman priestly
caste that controlled religious practices at that time.

C. SIKHISM

Is a monotheistic religion, or a religion that believes in one God.

The followers are called "Sikhs", and their holy book is the Sri Guru
Granth Sahib Ji. An estimated 28 million people are followers of Sikhism,
which then makes it the fifth largest religion in the world. A popular
place where this religion is practiced is in Asia & America. Sikhs are
usually identified by the Turban (which Sikhs call a Dastaar or Pagri),
distinctive headgear which could be worn by both the males and the
females. Sikhs arrived in North America in 1897 and played a pivotal role
in the opening of the West and construction of the Panama Canal in
1904.Sikhs, the disciples and followers of one God, the True One are
 known for their bravery and courage and are recognized as one of the
bravest. Being the bravest, still down to earth, they are always the first to
help at the time of any disaster, any calamity, any terrorist attack or any
problem arising in any of the corners of the world.

Sikhism was started around 1500 by Guru Nanak Dev, the first of
the "Ten Gurus". It evolved to take on a distinct identity and principles
in 1699, celebrated by Vaisakhi. This is when Guru Gobind Singh, the
tenth guru, started the baptism with Khande di Pahul, and the Sikhs are
required to keep the 5 Ks. This is the Khalsa. Sikhism evolved to its final
stage with recognition of Shri Guru Granth Sahib as eternal Guru
(teacher) of Sikhs. Sikhs henceforth follow only Shri Guru Granth Sahib.

III. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

 TAOISM CONFUCAINISM SHINTOISM

GOD

FOUNDER

HOLY BOOK

TENETS/DESTINY

CONTROVERSES

IV. FINDINGS AND INTROSPECTION

 In this part of my comparative study I will tackled the findings and
introspection about those three religions, which are Hinduism, Buddhism and Also
Sikhism. As I know that many of us have different questions in our mind about why
we are living in this world, what is our goal and also how is it important religion in
our life.

As I know that two religion which are Hinduism and Buddhism are Dharmic
Religion. Hinduism believes many Gods you can select one God and welcome to
your home and also to your life with your prayers of that God you select. While
Buddhism believe Buddha or the enlightened one or the oldest human can exist
and have knowing. While Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that believe in one
God. And a popular place where these religions practice is in Asia and America.

I conclude that in this three religions have different faith and culture that
they are practice in our individual lifestyle. And I know that if their a differences
there are similarity is Unity and respect law.

V. References
http://www.worldreligionsarticle
http://www.hinduismreligion
http://www.buddhismreligion
http://www.sikhismreligion

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
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THREE RELIGIONS

AND

THEIR BELIEFS

SUBMITTED BY:

REYNALDO LUBIANO JR.

SUBMITTED TO:

CIELO VELOSO