PPT-Buddha and Buddhism

Created by Daniel Destiny. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion”. A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the Far East. A philosophy, religion, and spiritual practice followed by more than 300 million people. The Buddha. Shakyamuni. (. Siddartha. or . Guatama. Buddha) was born approximately in 560 B.C. in what is now Nepal. Siddartha. was of noble birth of the “warrior” caste. It was prophesized that he would become a great king or great spiritual leader (Buddha). A . 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread . throughout . the Far East. A . way of living or seeing . the . world followed . by more than 300 million . people. Considered a religion by many, but Buddhists do not worship God per se. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion”. A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the Far East. A philosophy, religion, and spiritual practice followed by more than 300 million people. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion”. A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the Far East. A philosophy, religion, and spiritual practice followed by more than 300 million people. 4: Along with everything in the stated learning goal, the student is able to compare/contrast the foundations and beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism with other world religions.. LEARNING GOAL. (3): THE STUDENT IS ABLE TO DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE FOUNDATIONS AND BELIEFS FOR BOTH HINDUISM AND BUDDHISM AS WELL AS COMPARE AND CONTRAST THOSE FOUNDATIONS AND BELIEFS WITH EACH OTHER.. What is it?. Monks?. Bald dudes?. Orange clothes and beads?. Temples. This crazy thing called ‘enlightenment’?. That guy with the big belly?. Origins. India: spreading through Asia: 6. th. - 8. th. CHAPTER SIX: . Buddhism. Fundamental questions. 1. What is the human condition?. Buddhists believe humans are caught in . samsara. : the endless cycle of existence, characterized by . maya. (illusion), . fundamental . teachings of Buddhism and the core practices of this spiritual path.. Buddhism . originated in northern India in the 5th century B.C.E. The . tradition . traces its origin to Siddhartha Gautama, who is referred to as the Buddha . A Way of Life . To many, Buddhism goes beyond religion and is more of a philosophy or 'way of life'. The major tenets are … . (1) to lead a moral life. (2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions. He lived a sheltered life, never leaving the palace compound.. . At the age 25 he. became curious about world outside of the palace and he went on a journey.. ☸He . saw 4 . men . Old man. Sick man. Samsara. – meaning ‘wandering’ – the cycle of re-incarnation, aimless, endless, cyclical change. The Noble Eight-Fold Path – . to the end of suffering. Dharma . – meaning ‘what is established and firm’ – law, teachings, cosmic order. Zen Buddhism. Pure Land Buddhism. b) Buddhism in the West. The spread of Buddhism to the West. Buddhism in popular culture. Western ‘inculturation’. Prep deadline…….today!. Satori research. Trikaya. Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. There are 376 million followers worldwide.. Buddhists seek to reach a state of .