Tag Archives: Religion
3) Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Daoism and Legalism
22 Feb
Laozi
Legalism and Daoism (Taosim) are two other Chinese philosophies we are currently studying in lesson 2. Here is a playlist of some helpful videos that will give you an overview of their basic beliefs.
Confucius and Confucianism
22 Feb
In our ancient China unit (lesson 2), you are learning about Confucius. A simple Google search will lead you to many quotes by him. Here are some good ones to consider or reflect on. The following playlist also includes some good information about his life, his teachings, and why they are important today.
Origins of Hinduism and Buddhism
13 Dec
This week you are learning about the origins of Hinduism. We will learn about Buddhism in India and South Asia after winter break. Check out these links to learn more:
Hinduism (British Museum) – read the story, explore and challenge links!
Buddhism (British Museum) – read the story, explore, and challenge links!
BBC Religion has two good links on both Hinduism and Buddhism. PBS has a good link on Buddhism. There are more links on our current unit on the right side of the blog. If you find any good videos or links for our current unit, send them to me.
Buddhism and Hinduism – a comparison and this table.
How Religion Spread Around the World
16 JulHinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are five of the biggest religions in the world. Over the last few thousand years, these religious groups have shaped the course of history and had a profound influence on the trajectory of the human race. Through countless conflicts, conquests, missions abroad, and simple word of mouth, these religions spread around the globe and forever molded the huge geographic regions in their paths. Watch this short video from Alex Kuzoian that appeared in Business Insider this week.
Ancient China and India – Religion and Belief Systems
22 AprThese video playlists feature short videos giving you overviews or introductions to Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and other belief systems covered in these units.
Words of Wisdom – Confucius
14 AprRead the following quotes from Confucius:
1) Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
2) I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
3) Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
The following playlist of videos includes more quotes. Which one is your favorite? What does it mean to you? The playlist also includes video clips and a documentary on Confucius.
Hinduism and Buddhism
23 Mar
Here is a video playlist with a few video clips and one documentary about the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the prince who later became known as the Buddha, or the enlightened one. They are optional, of course, but you might find them a good review of the things we have learned. We are sure you will learn many new things about Hinduism and Buddhism though. Post a comment, if you learned sometime particularly interesting that you would like to share with your classmates. If you ever find good videos, please share them with your teachers and we can add them to the blog, if we feel they are good.
Spread of Buddhism
20 Mar
Top 10 Countries with Largest Buddhist Populations |
RANK |
Country |
Buddhist Population |
|---|---|---|
1 |
China |
102,000,000 |
2 |
Japan |
89,650,000 |
3 |
Thailand |
55,480,000 |
4 |
Vietnam |
49,690,000 |
5 |
Myanmar |
41,610,000 |
6 |
Sri Lanka |
12,540,000 |
7 |
South Korea |
10,920,000 |
8 |
Taiwan |
9,150,000 |
9 |
Cambodia |
9,130,000 |
10 |
India |
7,000,000 |
Source: Maps of the World
Buddhanet.net
Origins of Hinduism and Buddhism
19 MarThis week you are learning about the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism in India and South Asia. Check out these links to learn more:
Hinduism (British Museum) – read the story, explore and challenge links!
Buddhism (British Museum) – read the story, explore, and challenge links!
BBC Religion has two good links on both Hinduism and Buddhism. PBS has a good link on Buddhism. There are more links on our current unit on the right side of the blog. If you find any good videos or links for our current unit, send them to Mr. Martin.
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