Hindu - Manchester Metropolitan University（印度曼彻斯特城市大学）.pdf

Manchester Metropolitan University Equality and Diversity information factsheet stage 1 Hindu Disclaimer MMU Chaplains. The interpretation of the faith, This resource has been prepared to help staff and observances and representation of standards etc. are students in raising awareness, increasing knowledge part of this professional judgement and should not be and to assist their work at MMU. construed as an authorised or official interpretation. MMU has sought to acknowledge the use of any The resource has been prepared according to the published material in the text of this resource. Any Faith Communities Navigator’ published in 2007 inadvertent omissions deemed necessary will be by the Faith Regen Foundation and guidance from corrected upon notification of this error. Key beliefs Food and drink The term ‘Hinduism’ is used to describe the ancient religious Hindus uphold the sacredness of all life, including animal life. culture of India. This culture is over 5,000 years old and is Devout Hindus will neither eat meat nor fish. Some will not practiced by countless millions. Hinduism has neither a single eat eggs. Even those Hindus who have decided to eat meat founder, nor a single scripture that is uniquely authoritative. will nonetheless refuse to eat beef since the cow is seen as a sacred animal. Hinduism forbids the consumption of alcohol. Hinduism is an amalgamation of several faith traditions. It Garlic and onions are thought to be foods discarded by the may be helpful to view Hinduism