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11/29/11 Jenn Wenger Today in class we sat on the floors because that's what many schools in Asia do. That is the new section that we are learning about. We also did a little yoga and meditation. We also worked on the computers to do the geography and the interactive map of Asia. If you didn't complete it, it was for homework. (:

11/30/11 Crystal Afunugo Today in class we copied the following notes from a powerpoint:

__**Hinduism**__ __Orgin/Location-__ From India. Dates back to the 1500BC. __Beliefs/Life-__ Karma, Reincarnation. __Beliefs/Death-__ Karma Reincarnation. (The belief that one goes through a cycle of continual cycle of rebirth. Moksha is the last time you will be reborn. In this state you are one with Bahram. __Objects/Gods-__ Bahram is the biggest god in hinduism. Ganesh is another god that resembles an elephant. The Vedas are a collection of sanskrit hyms (written down in 1200 - 900 BC) but based on an oral version.

__**Buddhism**__ __Origin/Location__- Came from hinduism. Started by Siddharta Gotama. __Beliefs- Life__- They are encouraged not to have any passion for anything in life. One should be content with life. Buddhist Monks are very simple, peaceful people. One can use the 4 daily duties to guide them through life. __Beliefs- Death-__ Good Karma = Nirvana. If you do good things and live your life as a good person you will be rewarded. __Objects/ Gods__- They follow the 8 fold path. Buddhism is not based on a single book.

12/2/11 Haley Vaughn

Today in class we finish up our songs about the aspects of Hinduism and Buddhism.