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What do we already know about Buddhism? Who was Siddhartha Gautama? Siddhartha the Prince Buddhism Buddhism • Began in Ancient India (modern Nepal) around 500 BCE • Today it’s practiced by over 390 million people throughout the world. • It is based on the teachings of the Buddha Buddha means: • “Awakened” or “Enlightened One” • To be enlightened means to know the cause of suffering in the world • It’s the title given to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. • Buddha taught people that they can escape the suffering of the world by following his example The Four Noble Truths 1. Suffering is a part of life. 2. The reason people suffer is because of their desires and attachments. 3. To end suffering you must overcome your desires and attachments. 4. The way to end desire is by following the Eightfold Path. Eightfold Path The purpose is to guide followers on how to live their lives. Basically: Live in moderation and avoid extremes-do not live to excess and do not live in self-denial 1. 2. 3. 4. Right Views Right Attitude Right Speech Right Action 5. 6. 7. 8. Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration The Law of Karma • Every action results in another action • Positive actions result in good karma; negative ones lead to bad karma. • "According to the seed that’s sown, So is the fruit you reap there from, Doer of good will gather good, Doer of evil, evil reaps, Down is the seed and thou shalt taste The fruit thereof." -Buddhist text Karma Continued • Buddhists believe that karma affects how one is reborn in the cycle of death and rebirth: reincarnation • The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice is to stop being reincarnated over and over again. • This could take many, many lifetimes Nirvana • The end of all suffering is called nirvana. • Nirvana is a state of peace; it is the final release, or liberation, from the cycle of reincarnation. • The goal of Buddhism is to reach nirvana. Spread of Buddhism The best way to attain nirvana: be monk, nun, meditate Teaches that people can help each other find enlightenment Other things associated with Buddhism… Hinduism vs. Buddhism Moral Dilemmas: What would Buddha Do…? With your partner, discuss your dilemma and decide what you would do about the situation and also what Buddha would suggest you do. Bibliography For Visuals • • • • www.serve.com/ cmtan/buddhism/ users.tpg.com.au/ biksun/newblooms.htm www.sacred-texts.com/bud/ www.onmarkproductions.com/ html/schools-three-... • www.bbc.co.uk/. ../index.sht • http://www.mitchellteachers.org/WorldHist ory/IndiaUnit/DiscoveringBuddhasPathEnli ghtenment.html Bibliography For Text * Brueilly, Elizabeth and O’Brien, Joanna Religions of the World New York: Facts On File, Inc., 1997 * Speilvogel, Jackson et.al. World History Modern Times New York: Gencoe McGraw-Hill, 2203
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