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Buddhism

Buddhism. Chapter 3 Section 3. Buddhism. One of world’s greatest religions (arose in India) Founder was Siddhartha Gautama (later known Buddha) “Enlightened One” Born in Northern India. Siddhartha Gautama. Life Son of wealthy prince Youth (luxury, education, comfort)

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism Chapter 3 Section 3

  2. Buddhism • One of world’s greatest religions (arose in India) • Founder was Siddhartha Gautama (later known Buddha) • “Enlightened One” • Born in Northern India

  3. Siddhartha Gautama • Life • Son of wealthy prince • Youth (luxury, education, comfort) • Royal lifestyle (shielded to life) • Knew nothing (disease, poverty, fear) • 29, ventured out of palace (shocked) everyday life

  4. Siddhartha Gautama • Wanted to discover reasons (human suffering) • Left family & lifestyle (search- truth & meaning) • Discover wisdom (yoga, meditation, fasting) • One day (6 years after searching) • Sat under tree • Truth that forms basis of life (Buddha)

  5. Buddha’s Teachings • Teaching enlightenment (the way of life) • Accepted Hindu ideas reincarnation • Process of soul, depends on life a person leads • Good = reward • Evil = punishment • Salvation through knowing • “Four Noble Truths” • Following the “Eightfold Path”

  6. “Four Noble Truths” • All Human life involves suffering and sorrow • The desire for a life of pleasure and material gain causes suffering and sorrow • Renouncing desire frees people from suffering and helps their souls attain nirvana • The Eightfold Path leads to renunciation, or denial of desire and attainment of nirvana

  7. “Eightfold Path” • Right Views (seeing life as it really is) • Right Intentions (living a life of good will, striving toward perfection) • Right Speech (avoiding lies and gossip) • Right Action (trying to be law-abiding and honest) • Right Living (avoiding work that harms others) • Right Effort (seeking to prevent evil) • Right Mindfulness (constant awareness of one’s self) • Right Concentration (directing the mind in meditation)

  8. Buddha’s Teaching Continued • Taught ethics, more than ceremonies • Desire causes suffering • Stressed selflessness • Nirvana • State which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense • Released from karma • Final goal of Buddhism • Karma – sum of person’s actions

  9. Spread of Buddhism • Buddha gained few followers in lifetime • Teachings accepted in Asia • Buddhism split into branches • Theravada- followed traditional beliefs of Buddhism • Buddha great teacher & spiritual leader • Mahayana- regarded Buddha as a God & Savior • Use of elaborate ceremonies

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