PPT-Buddhist Shrines A Buddhist shrine is an area where the focus is a statue of the Buddha

rupa usually sitting crosslegged in a meditation pose In Mahayana Buddhism there are also shrines where the focus is a Bodhisattva rather than the Buddha Shrines can be found in a temple or in a home they provide a focal point for Buddhists to meditate or practice . 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. by. . Dr. . Rekha. . Shetty. How cool it would be to spend your time thinking of lovely new ways to inspire more joy and happiness in the people around.. Looking at the opposite of conventional wisdom is future vision. Analyze carefully before acting. . 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. 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), . 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”. 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”. . Symbols. The Eight Auspicious Symbols. . Umbrella or parasol. Embodies notions of wealth or royalty. Points to the "royal ease" and power experienced in the Buddhist life of detachment. Life is a Gift Shop also has hand-carved boxwood Buddha beads inspired by the antique Japanese Ojime. Ojime are the sliding beads on the cord of the Inro Box. Geishas carried an Inro Box to hold their money and personal necessities. 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. Piya Tan SD 38.4 http://dharmafarer.org 71 Love A Buddhist perspective on friendship , humanity and life An essay by Piya Tan ꤀ 2011 To Dr Lorenz Deutschenbauer of Oberhaching , Germany May every d What was the Buddha’s real name? . Name a Buddhist holy text.. What is Buddhism’s country of origin? . 2. 3. Was the Buddha a God? . No! He was a very wise man and a teacher but he was a man . NOT . Success criteria:. Retell Buddhist stories.. Know the important teachings of Buddha.. Jataka. stories are ancient Buddhist tales that relate to something that happened in the life of Buddha. . Buddha told them to explain and teach about a situation or person..