Module 10 Video

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

Buddhism - I chose the Buddhism video because It's a religion I really enjoy learning about and I like a lot of their practices and teachings. We actually have a lot of Buddhist statues around my house because my mom feels the same way.

Hinduism - I chose the Hinduism video because I thought it would be interesting to learn the differences and similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Buddhism - I learned that to reach nirvana you have to leave your belongings and jealousies behind through meditation. They also follow the four noble truths which are existence is suffering, suffering has a cause, craving and attachment, and there is an end of suffering called nirvana.

Hinduism - The religion was started a few thousand years ago by the Aryans who recorded their sacred texts in books called Vedas. One of the most important beliefs is that human beings are not confined to the body or mind and that everything has a spirit.

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

Buddhism - The video goes in depth on the Buddhism practices as well as how it came to be with Siddhartha Gautama's story. The text adds to this by discussing the art and statues, mostly of the Buddha, during this time. (I have many at home!)

Hinduism - The video discusses the Hinduism practices and beliefs and goes into depth on the architecture and art of India as well. The text talks about these as well, but doesn't go as in depth as the video does.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

Buddhism - I enjoyed this film because I knew a lot of the information mentioned, but also learned a few new facts as well. They add depth to the reading because it not only mentions the art and statues of the Buddha, but the back round information as well as practices 

Hinduism - I enjoyed this film because it did inform me of the differences between Hinduism and Buddhism as well as adding depth to the concept of art and architecture of the time period and the reasoning behind some pieces.