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Buddhism
By: Caroline, Trevor, Alex, Siena, and
Madison
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It was founded by a Hindu Prince, Siddhārtha
Gautama. He lived from 563-4483 BCE.
He was searching for the meaning of human
suffering.
While meditating under Bidhi tree he became
enlightened.
The name Buddha means enlightened one.
Countries that
Practice Buddhism
 The primary countries
with the largest number
of practicing Buddhist
are:
 This was attractive for
women because people
were more equal under
Buddhism.
 There was no caste
system.
 Women were not
discriminated against as
much as in Hinduism.
Principles of Buddhism
There is no supreme being
Follow the four noble truths:
All life is suffering
Suffering is caused by desire
One can be freed from desire
One is freed from desire by
following the Eightfold Path.
Eight Fold Path
Right Views
Right Conduct
Right Mindfulness
Right Aspirations
Right Live hood
Right Speech
Right Endeavor
Right Mediation
Goals of
Buddhism
To move towards
Nirvana which is peace
and harmony.
The goal is to reach
Nirvana/ Inner Peace.
Divisions of
Buddhism
 Theravada- main principles
based on meditation and
simplicity. They also believed
that Buddha was a great
prophet but not a God.
 Mahayana- the main principles
were based on rituals. It was
also believed that Buddha was
a God like deity.
Side Notes
 Bodhisattva- an enlightened being or state of living in
which one is enlightened.
 Sputa- a mound that contains Buddhist relics.
 Monasteries- buildings reserved for prayer and
meditation.