PPT-Buddha and Buddhism

Created by Daniel Destiny. 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. Also known as:. The Middle Path. Current Population:. 364 million. Location. Originally began in . India. (only 1% of the population in India today). Has spread throughout the . world. : mostly . China. 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 foundations of Buddhist tradition and practice are the . Three Jewels. : the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community). . All schools of Buddhism seek to aid followers on a path of enlightenment. World Religions: A Voyage . of . Discovery. DOC ID #: . TX003941. Impermanence. This is one of the Three Marks of Existence.. Tibetan Buddhists spend several days constructing intricate sand mandalas.. After coming to the conclusion that everything was better in moderation, Siddhartha continued a healthy life and returned to meditation.. Sitting under a tree, he was able to achieve a higher consciousness, or a “psychic state”. May 20th 2016. . Vesak day. About Vesak Day. Siddhartha Gautama, also commonly known as Buddha (enlightened one), lived in present-day India and Nepal between the sixth and fourth century BCE. His teachings focused on messages about compassion, peace and goodwill. Millions around the world follow the teachings of the Buddha today. The Day of Vesak commemorates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death.. 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. 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. Pure Land Buddhism To begin, true or false….on Zen Buddhism 1) Zen Buddhism originates from ‘The Tree Sermon’ by the Buddha False – The Flower Sermon 2) Mahakashyapa was the name of the monk that understood this ‘wordless insight’ from this sermon Siddhartha . Gautama - The Buddha. By . finding the path to Enlightenment. , Siddhartha was led from the pain of suffering and rebirth towards the path of Enlightenment and became known as the . Buddha. Background. founded in India. predominant religion of Sri Lanka. A conservative branch of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the nontheistic ideal of self-purification to nirvana . the oldest record of the Buddha's teachings.