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You will use this worksheet for both your Eastern religion visit and your Western religion visit.
BEFORE YOU ATTEND: List 3 of what you understand to be the primary beliefs of this faith.
1. That the world was created by a cosmic man and that the cast systems are a divine assignment
2. That there is one reality Brachman
3. They believe in reincarnation
1) Physical (Spatial) observations: What did the worship space look like?
a) Was there symbolism on the exterior of the building? What is its purpose?
The building was very beautiful Im not sure of all the meaning of the temple and wish that I had looked
up more before I went.
b) What rituals marked the boundary between sacred and profane? (The extraordinary and the ordinary)
I dont believe there were any rituals that marked the boundaries however the building was marked off to
prevent those covered in chalk to mess up the ornaments inside the temple because of the colors.
b) What were the attitudes of the participants? (fear, awe, love, hope, union, boredom, excitement,
passion etc.) everyone seemed very happy, excited and in good spirits.
c) What does this tell you about their ideas toward worship?
Since it was the Holi festival I feel that it was a different experience than if I had attended a regular
service. I did notice that it shows how festivities and community activities play an important role in their
services and religious ideas.
d) What did you learn about this religions relationship to non-members?
It showed me how welcoming and how the barriers are broken by how they allow everyone to
participate in the festival. They didnt care who came or participated and were just happy to share
their own happiness with others.