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BuddhismSlide2
Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, was born a prince in 563 BCE into a wealthy high caste family.
He lived a sheltered life, never leaving the palace compound. Slide3
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
Dead man
Poor manSlide4Slide5
Siddhartha had not seen human suffering before and became deeply concerned.
He rejected his luxurious lifestyle and sought an answer to the cause of human suffering. He became an ascetic and practiced extreme spiritual discipline. Slide6
Although Siddhartha gave up food and other basic
necessities, (he nearly starved to death) he did not become enlightened.He then meditated. After 40 days, he “awakened” or reached enlightenment and became the Buddha which means, “the Awakened one.” Enlightenment or Nirvana is an end to suffering, a release from the cycle of reincarnation and a spiritual awakening. Slide7
The Buddha then began to teach others that the causes of human suffering are their desires for material things. The Buddha taught that there are four noble truths and an eightfold path which will lead to enlightenment or Nirvana. Slide8
The Four Noble Truths
Everyone has suffering or sorrowSuffering is caused by desires for material things.
Overcoming desires ends suffering
One can overcome desires by following the eightfold path.Slide9
Right
view: Understand the four noble truths.2. Right intention: Know what you really want
3. Right
speech
: Always speak truthfully and speak well of others.
4. Right
action
:
Do not steal, lie, kill, be unchaste, or take drugs or alcohol.
5. Right
livelihood
: Do not perform a job that harms others. 6. Right effort: Always give your best effort.7. Right mindfulness: Maintain self-control.8. Right concentration: Meditation brings an understanding of the world.
The Eightfold Path (Middle Way)Slide10
Buddhists believe in reincarnation but they reject the caste system. They believe that the endless cycle of reincarnation ends with Nirvana.
Nirvana is attainable within one lifetime.Slide11
Buddhism later split into two branches as it spread eastward. Mahayana Buddhism is the primary religion of China today. Theravada Buddhism is a stricter form that closely follows the teachings of the Buddha. Most followers of Theravada Buddhism are monks.Slide12
The
Bodhi Tree
Siddhartha Gautama reached enlightenment under this tree. This is the
holiest site for Buddhists. Slide13
Buddhists do not believe in gods. The Buddha is not considered
a god. But, all relics of the Buddha are important connectionsto him. Any relic, fabric or item that belonged to the Buddha are kept in Stupas, or Buddhist shrines.
Sanchi
Stupa
in
IndiaSlide14
Who is the Dalai Lama?
Spiritual leader of Tibet
Buddhist monk and scholar
Postponed his own enlightenment to serve humanity
Strong human rights and peace advocate
Dalai Lama means “Ocean of
Wisdom”
Facebook
picture – he has over 4 million “likes”Slide15Slide16Slide17Slide18