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Buddhism

Buddhism. Founder. Siddhartha Gautama Born into the Brahmin caste Led a life of luxury but was upset by suffering he saw around him. Life of Siddhartha. Born into luxury Upset by suffering around him Leaves and becomes an ascetic Finds the Middle Way

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism

  2. Founder • Siddhartha Gautama • Born into the Brahmin caste • Led a life of luxury but was upset by suffering he saw around him

  3. Life of Siddhartha • Born into luxury • Upset by suffering around him • Leaves and becomes an ascetic • Finds the Middle Way • Finds enlightenment sitting under the bodhi tree

  4. Geographic Origin • Developed in India • Currently most common in Southeast Asia and Japan

  5. Buddhism is usually practiced individually Temples and monasteries Places of Worship

  6. Tripitaka- Buddhist scriptures Sutras Significant Writings

  7. The Dalai Lama is the 14th incarnation of the bodhisattva, Buddha to be He has reached enlightenment but chooses to return to samsara to help others Buddhist monks Religious People

  8. true power of shaolin kung fu

  9. Life is full of pain and suffering Human desire causes this suffering By putting an end to desire, humans can end suffering Humans can end desire by following the Eightfold Path 4 Noble Truths

  10. Nirvana is the goal of Buddhism End suffering, achieve nirvana and escape the endless cycle of death and rebirth Goal

  11. Eightfold Path • Know that suffering is caused by desire • Be selfless and love all • Do not lie, or speak without cause • Do not kill, steal, or commit other unrighteous acts • Do not do things which promote evil • Take effort to promote righteousness • Be aware of your physical actions, state of mind, and emotions • Learn to meditate

  12. The wheel of life represents endless cycle of life through reincarnation Each spoke represents one of the teachings of the Eightfold Path Wheel of Life

  13. YouTube - construction and destruction of a mandala • YouTube - Seven Years in Tibet - Part 9

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