PPT-Budd 5: Society Buddhism in the Far East

Zen Buddhism Pure Land Buddhism b Buddhism in the West The spread of Buddhism to the West Buddhism in popular culture Western inculturation Prep deadlinetoday Satori research Trikaya. Located in th e Little Tokyo National Landmark Historic District this threestory 1896 building is eclectic with Beaux Arts and Moderne style elements Its fa57575ade is characterized by massive arched windows and a vertical Chop Suey sign in neon The Desmond Boyle. Jeffrey . Chin. Founder. Siddhartha Gautama (Gautama Buddha) was the founder of Buddhism and was born in present . day Nepal. Siddhartha was born in a royal Hindu . family and would have had several roles as a Prince in his community. He eventually moved to India to have a more meaningful role in people’s personal lives. . Founder/How was religion created?. Siddhartha Gautama, a Hindu prince, left his family to find Enlightenment (Complete understanding), he found answers: the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path, and began teaching.. 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 . 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. 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. 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.. 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: . 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. CE.. Amida. Jizo. Hotei. (avatar of . Miroku. ). China. Japan. Early Folk Traditions. Early Folk Traditions. Shinto. Classical Daoism. Daoism. Theravada Buddhism (from India). (and . m. aybe Mahayana). 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 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 .