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Buddhism Ms. McPeak Fast Facts Date founded: c. 520 BCE Place founded: Northeastern India Founder: Siddharta Gautama ("the Buddha") Adherents: 360 million Size rank: Fourth largest world religion Main locations: China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia Fast Facts Major divisions: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana Sacred texts: Pali Canon (Tripitaka), numerous Mahayana sutras Original language: Pali Spiritual leader: Monk (lama in Tibetan Buddhism) Fast Facts Cont... Place of ritual: Temples, meditation halls, shrines Theism: Neither confirms nor denies the existence of God but gives agency to people over their own destiny Ultimate reality: None. Nothing is permanent. Human nature: There is no self or soul. Human existence is nothing more than a combination of five impermanent components (khandas). Fast Facts Cont... Purpose of life: Theravada - Become an arhat, escape the cycle of rebirth, and attain nirvana. Mahayana - Become a buddha and help others attain enlightenment. Afterlife: Rebirth or nirvana. Nirvana is seen simply as the cessation of suffering by some and as a heavenly paradise by others. Holidays: Vary by region, but often include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, lunar quarters The Story of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama was born into the royal family of a small kingdom on the Indian-Nepalese border 2,500 years ago. According to the traditional story he had a privileged and sheltered upbringing, but was jolted out of his life on realising that existence includes the harsh facts of old age, sickness, and death. The Story of Buddha This prompted him to puzzle over the meaning of life. Eventually he felt impelled to leave his palace and follow the traditional Indian path of the wandering holy man, a seeker after Truth. After trying various methods, He sat down beneath a pipal tree and vowed to stay there until he’d gained Enlightenment. After 40 days, on the full moon in May, Siddhartha finally attained ultimate Freedom. Buddha's World What Does Buddha Mean? Buddha means “Awakened One” Buddhists believe Siddhartha Gautama reached a state of being that goes beyond anything else in the world. A Buddha is free from greed, hatred and ignorance, and characterised by wisdom, compassion and freedom. Enlightenment brings insight into the deepest workings of life, and therefore into the cause of human suffering Was Buddha A God? The Buddha was not a god, and he made no claim to divinity. He was a human being who, through tremendous effort of heart and mind, transformed all limitations. He affirmed the potential of every being to reach Buddhahood. Buddhists see him as an ideal human being, and a guide who can lead us all towards Enlightenment. Is Buddhism a Religion? To many, Buddhism goes beyond religion and is more of a philosophy or “way of life”. This is because philosophy means “love of wisdom” and the Buddhist path can be summed up as: (1) Lead a moral life, (2) Be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and (3) Develop wisdom and understanding. Buddhist Teachings The Four Noble Truths: 1) The truth of suffering (existence) 2)The truth of the cause of suffering ( craving and attachment- ie desire) 3) The truth of the end of suffering ( Nirvana- suffering ceases at some point- it can be achieved) 4)The truth of the path that frees us from suffering (“Eightfold Path”) Five Precepts of Buddhism Buddhism has a moral code in which all of its members must follow: 1)Not to take the life of anything living 2)Not to take anything not freely given 3)To abstain from sexual misconduct/ sensual overindulgence 4)Refrain from untrue speech 5)Avoid Intoxication Eightfold Path to Nirvana Meditation According to Buddhism meditation is the most important thing we can do, and its the only real antidote to our own personal sorrows, and to the anxieties, fears, hatreds, and general confusions that beset the human condition. Meditation Meditation is a means of transforming the mind. Buddhist meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things. Such experiences can have a transformative effect and can lead to a new understanding of life. Would you like to try it? Celebrity Buddhists Steven Seagal “I have been doing serious meditation in my own pitiful way for probably twenty-seven years.” Recognised as a Tibetan Lama or spiritual leader in 1997 Celebrity Buddhists Kate Bosworth “It’s just a really incredible state of mind. It’s just a beautiful place to try and be at. It’s basically about constantly growing and making yourself a better person and focusing on what you want for yourself and the world and really putting it out there. It’s amazing.” Celebrity Buddhists Richard Gere Gere is a passionate advocate for human rights in Tibet; he is a co-founder of the Tibet House, creator of The Gere Foundation, and he is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the International Campaign for Tibet. “It helps me set my motivation for the day,” Celebrity Buddhists Orlando Bloom “The philosophy that I’ve embraced isn’t about sitting under a tree and studying my navel, it’s about studying what is going on in my daily life and using that as fuel to go and live a bigger life.” Celebrity Buddhists Tiger Woods “Buddhism has been a major role in my life. It has given me an inner peace and calmness that I think I wouldn’t have achieved at such an early age.” Dalai Lama Dalai Lamas are the head monks of the Gelug school, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, and is also well known for his lifelong advocacy for Tibetans inside and outside Tibet. He has since traveled the world, advocating for the welfare of Tibetans, teaching Tibetan Buddhism and talking about the importance of compassion as the source of a happy life. Dalai Lama He has since traveled the world, advocating for the welfare of Tibetans, teaching Tibetan Buddhism and talking about the importance of compassion as the source of a happy life. He has spoken about the environment, economics, women's rights, non-violence, interfaith dialog, physics, astronomy,reproductive health, and sexuality, along with various Mahayana and Vajrayana topics. Buddhism on PEI http://www.theguardian.pe. ca/News/Local/2012-01-16/article2865696/Buddhists-unveil-plans-duringgratitude-tea/1 http://www.gebisociety.org/activities.htm Buddhist Holiday If you can find your inner peace the world will smile with you http://www.upinspire.com/inspire/252/youwill-be-laughing-by-the-en Discussion Questions How might an individual who attains enlightenment in this lifetime act in the mundane world? Is meditation training something that should be reserved for the monk or nun, or might it profitably be taught to everyone? Can meditation be effectively practiced in an urban setting, or must it be reserved for secluded monasteries? Discussion Questions What constitutes "being a Buddhist" in Western cultures and why has it become so popular? In what ways is the Buddhist worldview similar to or different from the traditional Western one? Is western Buddhism too faddish ( a passing phase) to make a significant impact on Western cultures? Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=H7ZIpVKZaI4 BBC Radio - The Buddha http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00548br