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The Birth of Buddhism

The Birth of Buddhism. 4.4. A. The Life of Siddhartha Guatama. Born 563 BC His mother had a dream – he would either be a Mighty ruler Wise teacher His father (the king) set up to be happy so he wouldn’t leave and would rule after him Arranged for Sid to marry the girl of his dreams

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The Birth of Buddhism

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  1. The Birth of Buddhism 4.4

  2. A. The Life of Siddhartha Guatama • Born 563 BC • His mother had a dream – he would either be a • Mighty ruler • Wise teacher • His father (the king) • set up to be happy so he wouldn’t leave and would rule after him • Arranged for Sid to marry the girl of his dreams • Kept him from all ugly and sad things

  3. A. The Life of Siddhartha Guatama (con’t) • Met the injured and the sick and witnessed a funeral • Met a monk who was at peace even with the negative parts of life • Left his wife and newborn son to become a monk

  4. B. Siddhartha’s Search for Wisdom • He asked Hindu monks, but was not happy with their answers • Under a fig tree he reached understanding • This wisdom made him the “Awakened One” – the Buddha • Beliefs of Buddha • Reincarnation Hindu • Karma • Search for peace by ending suffering

  5. B. Siddhartha’s Search for Wisdom • 4 Noble Truths • Life is filled with suffering • Suffering is caused by people wanting more: • Power • Pleasure • Longer life • Suffering can end if people stop wanting things • People must follow 8 basic laws if they want to stop wanting things

  6. B. Siddhartha’s Search for Wisdom • 8 fold path • Basic laws from the 4 noble truths • Not too easy/ not too strict = middle way • He continued to travel & teach • He made it back to his father’s castle • His father became a Buddhist

  7. C. Spread of Buddhism • Monks spread it all over southern Asia • Different Schools and beliefs have developed • Some believe that Buddha was god/ some don’t • All follow his teachings

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