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Introduction What comes to mind when you think of “Buddhism”? -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ Reincarnation Karma Nirvana Yoga Share my background. How it got started -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ Siddartha Gautama Prince, lived a protected life Himalayan foothills, what is today Nepal (“Vesak” day – celebrates Buddha’s birth) Around 560 BC (Israel during the Babylonian exile) Buddha means “awakened one” or “enlightened one” Went on an outing one day, saw old man, sick man, corpse and an ascetic (monk) Left his life of comfort and started meditating Bodhi tree Tempted by Mara (demon) with visions of beautiful women Achieved enlightenment Teachings: Four Noble Truths -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ Suffering is part of existence Origin of suffering is craving Suffering can be ended By following the Noble Eightfold Path Noble Eightfold Path -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ Right view, understanding the truths of existence Right intentions, being willing to achieve enlightenment Right speech, saying all that is, and only what is, required Right action, doing all that is, and only what is, required Right livelihood, being a monk Right effort, directing one’s energy properly Right mindfulness, meditating properly Right concentration, maintaining continuous focus Karma, literally means “action” or “doing” – whatever we do has a result Nirvana, literally means “blowing out” or “extinguishing” – ends the cycle of rebirth Similarities and differences How is the Noble Eightfold Path different from the Christian’s view of salvation? Rom. 2:13 “For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.” Rom 3:20 “Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God's sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.” Rom. 3:21-‐22 “But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.” Bottom line – We cannot save ourselves. Buddhism doesn’t answer questions of origin. Where do we come from? How does Buddhism address sin? The teachings of historical Gautama became overlaid with increasing levels of divine beings, rituals, and speculations. 2 Pet. 1:16 “For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” What about yoga? Postures offered to Hindu gods. Misc. – Zen, Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation. Closing How can you share your faith to a Buddhist? What is the starting point? What are some ideas? -‐ -‐ -‐ There is absolute truth Sincerity isn’t enough – illustration of a blind man standing near a cliff Jesus Role play Pray for those you come in contact with who do not yet know Jesus.
