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Buddhism: Origins, Beliefs, and Practices

Discover the origins of Buddhism with Siddhartha Gautama, explore the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, learn about key beliefs such as reincarnation and karma, and delve into the history of the Dalai Lama and Buddhist temples worldwide.

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Buddhism: Origins, Beliefs, and Practices

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  1. UNIT 2: WORLD RELIGIONS EXPLORING THE 5 MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS Hinduism  *  Buddhism  *  Judaism  *  Christianity  *  Islam

  2. How does religion influence individual and social identity? UNIT 2  ESSENTIAL QUESTION

  3. INTRO TO BUDDHISM

  4. ORIGINS • Siddhartha Gautama • born in Nepal   • lived as a prince in a wealthy family • Exposed to misery in four trips  • Old Man • Sick Man • Dead Man • Begging Man, Who Seemed Happy

  5. FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS • Life is suffering. (Dukkha) • We suffer because we want or crave. (Sumudaya) • We can end dukkha by eliminating our wanting or craving. (Nirodha) • The way we eliminate wanting is The Eightfold Path (Magga) The Four Noble Truths came to Gautama after an experience of enlightenment following hours of  meditation under a Fig Tree (Bodhi Tree)

  6. THE EIGHTFOLD PATH (THE MIDDLE WAY) • Right Understanding Understanding things • Right Thought Non-harmful thoughts • Right Speech Non-harmful speech • Right Action Non-violent actions • Right Livelihood  Non-harmful way to earn a living • Right Effort Wholesome state of mind • Right Mindfulness Clear consciousness and awareness of reality • Right Concentration Meditation

  7. CHARACTERISITCS • Not polytheistic or monotheistic • Some consider it a Dharma – a duty in life – but not a religion • Buddha means "The Awakened One" • The sacred texts are called Sutras • Spread throughout east Asia (India, China, Japan, Korea)

  8. BELIEFS • Reincarnation called Samsara • No Caste System • Souls can be reborn in forms other than human. • Karma-- the good and bad a person does in this life, which determines their fate in the next life. • Nirvana is a stage of total enlightenment attained through meditation and correct living. 

  9. PRAYER TO THE THREE JEWELS • I take refuge in my Buddha  • I take refuge in my Dharma  • I take refuge in my religious community

  10. HISTORY OF THE DALAI LAMA

  11. Buddhist Temples Bagan Temples in Myanmar Buddhist Temple, Atlanta, Georgia Ling Yen Mountain Temple, British Columbia, Canada

  12. 5 key characteristics of Buddhism are... Summary: Religions help many people feel a sense of purpose about life because...

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