Faith, Culture & Our Search for Meaning
Aspects of your faith
In Hinduism Truth is eternal: the very essence of the universe and the only Reality. According to the Vedas, Truth is One, but the wise express it in a variety of ways.
In Hinduism individual souls are immortal:believes that the individual soul (atman) is neither created nor destroyed
In Hinduism the goal of the individual soul is moksha: Moksha is liberation the soul’s release from the cycle of death and rebirth
In Hinduism Everyone believes strive to achieve dharma.
Understanding the concept of dharma helps you understand the Hindu faith
The Vedas are the ultimate authority. The Vedas are Hindu scriptures that contain revelations received by ancient saints and sages
Aspects of your culture
Food
Music
Cloths
Drama
Rituals
Moral life
Human rights (not constitution)- Important principles, such as the “golden rule” of reciprocity (treat others as you would expect to be treated)
Anti-corruption - Attention has been given to the relationship between religion and corruption, based on the assumption that religious guidance and values can be important allies against corruption.
Values Research shows that religion and faith can play a vital role in legitimizing societal values
Business ethics- It is a commonly held belief that faith and spirituality introduce ethical values into the workplace and can impact business practices and the wider economy.
Peacemaking and conflict prevention- With religion often perceived as being at the core of conflicts around the globe, evidence shows that religion and faith can be invaluable in promoting tolerance, respect, understanding and reconciliation
Strategies to live a moral
Karma
Dharma