January Apprentice: Hinduism
Study/Learn
1 - Write the following on note cards from the
Dictionary of Cultural Literacy:
- Bhagavad Gita
- Hinduism
- reincarnation
- Sanskrit
- yoga
- zen
2 - Read this short
overview of Hinduism
3 - Read
this excerpt from the Bhagavad Gita, one of the holy books of Hinduism
4 - Read at least
one of the following articles:
(for a more complete understanding of Hinduism, you can read all of these articles)
Know/Understand
1 - Meditation is key element in the Eastern religions we have been studying. What does God say in our LDS scriptures about meditation? Is it even mentioned? Sit somewhere quiet for 10 minutes. Try to clear your mind and just be. Was it hard or easy? What could you do differently next time to make it better? Is this something you would like to have more of in your life?
2 - Make a list of at least 5 of the teaching from Hinduism and find scriptures from our LDS scriptures that teach the same thing. Bring your list to class and be prepared to discuss.
3 - Prepare (or talk your mom into preparing) vegetarian meals for ONE WHOLE DAY this week. Vegetarians don't eat meat or use meat products. Bring the recipes for what you ate to share with the class. Could you eat this way all the time? Why or why not?
Become/Serve
In 1986, in discussing our relationships with other people, Elder George I. Cannon quoted an old Hindu proverb that says,
“Help thy brother’s boat across, and lo, thine own has reached the shore.”
What do you think this proverb means? What does it mean to you? Journal for 15 minutes on how you can better apply the principle taught in this proverb in your own life and then set a goal to do this week to better serve others.
