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Wednesday – December 4, 2013
Mr. Lombardi
Aim: How did Buddhism become
a major world religion?
Do Now: What in life do you desire?
Describe your life if you had to live
without desire and temptation.
Hinduism
1. Four Noble Truths – the main teachings of Buddha:
(1) all life is suffering, (2) the cause of suffering is
temptation, (3) this temptation can be destroyed,
(4) the means to this is the Eightfold Path.
2. Dukkah – suffering.
3. Eightfold Path – eight steps followed by Buddhists
to eliminate suffering.
4. Nirvana – union with the universe and release
from the cycle of rebirth.
5. stuppa – large dome-like Buddhist shrine.
6. fasting – to eat only sparingly or of certain kinds of
food.
7. meditation – extended religious thought.
Activity
• Partner A reads/answers questions for the
Document 1 and Document 3.
• Partner B reads/answers questions for
Document 2 and Document 4.
• Share information with your partner.
Cultural Diffusion: The Spread of Buddhism
Cultural Diffusion in Asia: The Silk Road
Summary
1. How did Buddhism maintain order
in society?
2. How did Buddhism become a major
world religion?
3. How can we compare and contrast
Buddhism to Hinduism?
Activity #2
• Find a new partner.
• Complete the handout, How did Buddhism
Become a Major World Religion?.
REVIEW
RegentsPrep
1. Which of the following beliefs is shared
by Hindus and Buddhists?
(1) Everyone should have the same social status.
(2) Material wealth is a sign of blessing of the
gods.
(3) People should pray five times a day.
(4) The soul can be reincarnated.
2. Which of the following beliefs is most
closely associated with the teachings of
Buddha?
(1) People are born into a specific caste.
(2) People can overcome their desires by following
the Eight Fold Path.
(3) Followers must fast during Ramadan.
(4) Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.