REL 1000 Lecture : Class Notes
Document Summary
Qur"an- prophetic, direct from god to mohammad, not valid in translation. Samsara- rebirth after death, many after/future lives: moksha- liberation of the cycle of rebirth; liberation of samsara, enlightenment- to wake up and see the truth. Stonehenge- 27 bce: first thought as a burial ground, paganism- many gods, built/designed for the way the light hits it. Mt fugi- japan: sacred mountain- closer to god, in shinto belief- in japan it is mixed with buddhism, shinto- many spirits (commi), humans need to please them to ensure well being, bodisapha- the mountain is the enlightenment. Hindu temple: many carved human forms on exterior of temple- telling stories. Great mosque- mecca- muslim: kah"ba- believed to be built by abraham, than re-centralized by. Mohammad: site of pilgrim, one of the 5 pillars of faith, one must go there at least once in their life- required to wear all white.
