After studying two classes about Hinduism, I visited Hindu Temple in Halifax this Monday morning. When I arrived there, the first thing jump into my sight is a statue, which a great man stands and erects in the front of the temple. It says that he called Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), who a famous India monk and philosopher. During 1893 to 1900, he preached Vedanta philosophy in North America and inspired millions people in the service of humanity around the world.
Under the culture of Hindu Temple, all of visitors need take off shoes before they enter the temple. There is a big dining room at the first floor, and many tables and chairs arranged neatly together. I saw there are two different paragraph, from Gita, post on the walls. Both of …show more content…
It looks like the number of “3” on the left side, and also has a lotus under this sign. He told us it read as “OM”, which is the first syllable of any prayers in Hinduism. Namaste is a basic manner and greeting originating in India, maybe, to respect someone, or maybe, to love someone. Saree is the traditional dress worn by Hindu women, which consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body.
I read some articles about Hinduism after my temple visit because I was interested in Hindu views of death and karma. The first time I learned about karma was through Buddhism, I want to know is there any differences between these religious about this word. In Hinduism, karma is the belief that a person’s actions in this life will affect all his future lives, and determine his destiny in his next reincarnation. Not only include human beings have soul, but also refer to every kind of subject. Hinduism held that karma and reincarnation do run in cycles as a natural …show more content…
Hopkins). The path of ritual action- Karma Marga, the path of knowledge- Jnana Marga, and the path of devotion- Bhakti Marga. Each of these three systems has own metaphysical justification, and constitutes for devotees a comprehensive means of salvation. Karma Marga is the way to self-realization through selfless actions, which are directed towards the service of mankind, so salvation will achieved through works rather than through faith. It is for people who prefer to seek liberation through day to day tasks, and do things solely to help others. Jnana Marga focus on attaining knowledge over ignorance, yoga, and deep meditative training. It helps human beings to gain supra intelligence. Jnana Marga suggests devotees focus on self discipline, and find a guru to guide the path. The third path is a journey from the mind to heart. Bhakti Marga encounters true love and divine love. Those devotees can find true love by loving god, and focus attention away from selfish concern. Through above three paths to the goal, it can be said death and afterlife is not final decision that must be made in human being’s life in Hinduism, the process of many cycles of death and rebirth until a person reach the goal is the final
Under the culture of Hindu Temple, all of visitors need take off shoes before they enter the temple. There is a big dining room at the first floor, and many tables and chairs arranged neatly together. I saw there are two different paragraph, from Gita, post on the walls. Both of …show more content…
It looks like the number of “3” on the left side, and also has a lotus under this sign. He told us it read as “OM”, which is the first syllable of any prayers in Hinduism. Namaste is a basic manner and greeting originating in India, maybe, to respect someone, or maybe, to love someone. Saree is the traditional dress worn by Hindu women, which consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body.
I read some articles about Hinduism after my temple visit because I was interested in Hindu views of death and karma. The first time I learned about karma was through Buddhism, I want to know is there any differences between these religious about this word. In Hinduism, karma is the belief that a person’s actions in this life will affect all his future lives, and determine his destiny in his next reincarnation. Not only include human beings have soul, but also refer to every kind of subject. Hinduism held that karma and reincarnation do run in cycles as a natural …show more content…
Hopkins). The path of ritual action- Karma Marga, the path of knowledge- Jnana Marga, and the path of devotion- Bhakti Marga. Each of these three systems has own metaphysical justification, and constitutes for devotees a comprehensive means of salvation. Karma Marga is the way to self-realization through selfless actions, which are directed towards the service of mankind, so salvation will achieved through works rather than through faith. It is for people who prefer to seek liberation through day to day tasks, and do things solely to help others. Jnana Marga focus on attaining knowledge over ignorance, yoga, and deep meditative training. It helps human beings to gain supra intelligence. Jnana Marga suggests devotees focus on self discipline, and find a guru to guide the path. The third path is a journey from the mind to heart. Bhakti Marga encounters true love and divine love. Those devotees can find true love by loving god, and focus attention away from selfish concern. Through above three paths to the goal, it can be said death and afterlife is not final decision that must be made in human being’s life in Hinduism, the process of many cycles of death and rebirth until a person reach the goal is the final