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Buddhism
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What do we know about the
people of Mohenjo Daro?
 Almost
nothing
What is the caste system?
 Strict
separation of
professions/occupations
Who are at the top of the
caste system?
 The
Brahmins
Who are the untouchables?
 Pariahs
separated from any caste
The majority Indian religion is
“Hinduism.” What is the
central belief of Hinduism?
 Everything
around you is part of the
breath of God
How would Hindu priests feel
this unity?
 Sit
down and think about it
What does “Buddha” mean?
 The
“Enlightened One”
What was Buddha’s given
name?
 Gautama
What did Gautama first do in
response to suffering?
 Suffer
and do pennance
How did he achieve
enlightenment?
 Meditating
under a tree
What was Buddha’s solution?
 We
must avoid desire
What is “Nirvana?”
 Release
from all desire and rebirth
What is the “Middle Way?”
 Buddhism
– balance between selftorment and pleasure-seeking
 “Four Noble Truths”
Why would Buddhism be
appealing to China?
 Offered
personal salvation
 Adaptable to Chinese custom