Study of Buddhism and Jainism Religions

Aug 25, 2024

Lecture Notes of Social School

Introduction

  • Anushya ma'am welcomed all students.
  • Today we will study the last chapter of the first book.
  • All children present in the class greeted each other.

Timetable

  • Today's topic: "Beliefs and Buildings"
  • 6 PM: Discussion on important questions. (NCRT, last year's questions, map-based questions)
  • 9 PM: Review of the first book (Marathon Class)

Chapter Introduction

  • Thinkers, Beliefs, and Buildings: Development of Buddhism and Jainism religions.
  • Sanchi Stupa:
    • Europeans were interested in Sanchi Stupa.
    • Efforts were made to send some parts to France, but it wasn't sent.
    • Begums provided funds for the protection of stupas.

Important Personalities

  • John Marshall: Who discovered the Sanchi Stupa.
  • Contribution of Shahjehan Begum: Established the museum.

Stupas and Religious Significance

  • Importance of stupa: Center for religious worship and education.
  • Significance of diversity in life in Jainism and Buddhism.
  • Discussion of the thoughts of Mahavir and Gautam Buddha.

Religious Thoughts and Karma

  • Jainism: Non-violence, respect for life.
  • The concept of karma: The cycle of birth and rebirth.
  • The path to facing sorrow in Buddhism.

Spread of Buddhism

  • Life of Buddha: Moving away from comforts for meditation.
  • Sangha: Group of Buddha's followers, including people from all classes.
  • Inclusion of women in the Sangha: Maha Pajapati Gautami.

Structure of the Stupa

  • Depiction of the stupa: Oval shape.
  • Different parts of the structure such as: Harmika, Yasti, Chhatra.

Important Historical Structures

  • Stupa of Amaravati: Discussion of sculptures and their history.
  • Perspective of H.H. Cole: Objection to cultural plunder.

Religious Symbols

  • Various symbols and depictions on the stupa: Importance of living beings and natural elements.
  • Two different perspectives of Buddhism: Mahayana and Hinayana.

Conclusion

  • Students were reminded of the classes at 6 PM and 9 PM.
  • Asked to like the video and subscribe to the channel.

Through these notes, students will get information about the curriculum and chapters of the social school.

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