PPT-Variations on Buddhism

Dubbs World Types of Buddhism Theravada Mahayana Pure Land Zen Lamaism Theravada Focused on monks Stricter more fundamental Southeast Asia Thailand Cambodia Burma Sri Lanka Mahayana Pure Land. Ms. Susan M. Pojer. Horace Greeley Hs Chappaqua, NY. Religions of South Asia. Buddhism in the Subcontinent. The essence of Buddhism. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion.”. 2,500 year old tradition.. Mr. Bye . World Religions . Religions of South Asia. Buddhism in the Subcontinent. The essence of Buddhism. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion.”. 2,500 year old tradition.. The 3 jewels of Buddhism:. in various parts of Asia?. The Rise of Buddhism. Indians felt unhappy with the ceremonies of the Hindu religion. They wanted a simpler, more spiritual faith. They left their homes and looked for peace in the forests. Many trained their minds to focus on positive ways. This was called . MAIN IDEA. BUDDHISM, WHICH TEACHES PEOPLE THAT THEY CAN ESCPAE THE SUFFERING OF THE WORLD THROUGH THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS, DEVELOPED IN INDIA AND SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF ASIA AND THE WORLD. . WHAT NEW PHILOSOPHIES WERE INTRODUCED IN CHINA UNDER THE SHANG AND ZHOU DYNASTIES?. 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. th. largest religion in the . World: 350 million people; 6% of world. Founded in Northern India by . Siddhartha Gautama. Currently . practiced primarily in various parts of Asia-particularly China. The Eightfold Path leads to renunciation or denial of desire and attainment of nirvana.. The desire for a life of pleasure and material gain causes suffering and sorrow.. Renouncing desire frees people from suffering and helps their souls attain nirvana.. One of the world’s most complex religions. Tibetan Buddhism. It borrows from many faiths.. It is practiced at many levels.. It evolves.. It has no definitive canon of scriptures. . It has many branches and spokespersons. . I. Hinduism. A. The . third largest. religion in the world.. B. . polytheistic. - ancient religion that developed from religious customs of many people.. C. Major gods:. 1.) . Brahma. - creator of the world.. Write down the notes in Green into your chart. Hinduism and Buddhism. Hinduism- . The oldest religion on earth that we know of. Founded in . India. around . 1700 BC. No single founder. Sacred Text: . Buddhism. The founder of Buddhism is Siddhartha Gautama the son of an Indian king who traveled in search of a deeper understanding of the world, and decided that suffering would bring the end of all existence.. 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. 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 .