Presented by Ven.Sarada Ven. Dhammarama Ven.Subhagya Ven.Dhammarakshita Mr.Sugathapala Ms.Madushani RITUALS AND PRACTICES IN 6 TH CENTURY BC CONTENT Introduction Brahmanism Hinduism Six heterodox teachers Buddhism Conclusion References INTRODUCTION India has long been as a very spiritual, ritual and religious heavy area of the world. The culture and rituals of India is the way of living of people of India. Rain, sun, moon, mountains, trees, rocs and thunderstones were the rituals of earlier people. They believed the sun, moon, rocks as gods. They worshiped to the rain and wish the successful of agriculture. BRAHMANISM Specific rituals and sacrifices of the Brahmanism among others. The Fire rituals Agnihotra or oblation to Agni Agnicayana or pilling the fire altar Ctumsya The New Sun, Full Moon and Seasonal Ashvamedha Yaga Purushamedha Yaga HINDUISM Hinduism is a worldwide religious tradition that is based on Vedas. It encompasses many religious rituals that widely very in practice. The religious life of many Hindus is focused on devotion to God or several gods (Brahman, Shiva, Vishnu or Shakti). Ayurveda Hatha yoga Kundalini yoga Namaste (greeting) Puja The Sadhu (holy man) SIX HETERODOX TEACHERS Purna Kassapa = Amoralism Makkhal Gosla = Fatalism Ajita Kesakambala = Materialism Pakudha Kacchyana = Eternalism Sanjaya Bellaiputaa = Agnosticism Nigaha Nthaputta = Restraint BUDDHISM CONCLUSION The Rituals and Practices are the common aspect of every religion. Because, they believe that by practicing those rituals and practices can be attained to the supernatural power. As well as, it is the way of spiritual fulfillment. To ask for a blessing To build group unity and a sense of community To clarify believes and practices. To dedication the merits To protect their race. If there are reasonable and conductive both to your happiness and to the welfare of others, only then should you accept and practice these traditions and customs The Buddha REFERENCES Primary sources Rhys David T.W. (1903). Buddhist India, G.P. Putnams sons, New York Secondary sources Ven. Narada.(1980), The Buddha and His Teaching, Buddha Dharma Association Inc. kalama Sutta (AN), Buddha Jayanthi Tripitaka. Web site buddhism.about.com
