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Buddhism Annotation

Buddhism Annotation. What do we know about the people of Mohenjo Daro ?. Almost nothing. What is the caste system?. Strict separation of professions/occupations. Who are at the top of the caste system?. The Brahmins. Who are the untouchables?. Pariahs separated from any caste.

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Buddhism Annotation

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  1. Buddhism Annotation

  2. What do we know about the people of MohenjoDaro? • Almost nothing

  3. What is the caste system? • Strict separation of professions/occupations

  4. Who are at the top of the caste system? • The Brahmins

  5. Who are the untouchables? • Pariahs separated from any caste

  6. The majority Indian religion is “Hinduism.” What is the central belief of Hinduism? • Everything around you is part of the breath of God

  7. How would Hindu priests feel this unity? • Sit down and think about it

  8. What does “Buddha” mean? • The “Enlightened One”

  9. What was Buddha’s given name? • Gautama

  10. What did Gautama first do in response to suffering? • Suffer and do pennance

  11. How did he achieve enlightenment? • Meditating under a tree

  12. What was Buddha’s solution? • We must avoid desire

  13. What is “Nirvana?” • Release from all desire and rebirth

  14. What is the “Middle Way?” • Buddhism – balance between self-torment and pleasure-seeking • “Four Noble Truths”

  15. Why would Buddhism be appealing to China? • Offered personal salvation • Adaptable to Chinese custom

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