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Buddhism

Buddhism. Ryan J, Vince P, and Alex S. Founding. Sidhartha Guatama Born as prince in 624 b.c. in Lumbini Was apart of northern India Now apart of Nepal Early years of life lived as prince in the royal palace. Enlightenment. He retired to a life in the forest

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism Ryan J, Vince P, and Alex S

  2. Founding • SidharthaGuatama • Born as prince in 624 b.c. in Lumbini • Was apart of northern India • Now apart of Nepal • Early years of life lived as prince in the royal palace

  3. Enlightenment • He retired to a life in the forest • He followed a life of meditation • He attained enlightenment • Toughtothers the path to enlightenment • Taught the First Wheel of Dharma • Sutra of the Four Noble Truths and others • are the principal source of the Hinayana

  4. Teachings • Second and third Wheels of Dharma • The Perfection of Wisdom Sutras • the Sutra Discriminating the Intention • The main source of the Mahayana • Mahayana = how to attain enlightenment • Hinayana • explains how to attain liberation from suffering

  5. Four Noble Truths • There are also the four noble truths • Human life has a lot of suffering • The cause of suffering is greed. • There is an end to suffering • The way to end suffering is to follow the Middle Path.

  6. Holy Texts • Tripitaka- one of the earliest teachings of Buddha • Tripitaka means 3 baskets • Originally written in the language Pali canon

  7. Celebrations • Buddhist new year • Vesak • MaghaPuja Day

  8. Main Beliefs • There are three universal truths • Everything in life is impermanent • Possessing things doesn't make you happy • “Self" is a collection of changing characteristics

  9. M A P s

  10. 372 AD 300 BC 522 AD 450 BC 600 AD

  11. 522 AD Buddhism enters Japan from Korea TImelIne 700s AD Buddhism becomes State religion of Japan c. 480 BC SidharthaGuatama, “the Buddha,” is born c. 405 BC Buddha dies, First Buddhist Council in Rajagrha 300’s AD Vajrayana Buddhism is formed 500 BC 1253 AD 372 AD Chinese monks bring Buddhism to Korea c. 300 BC Buddhism reaches SE Asia Mongols accept Buddhism c. 450 BC The Buddha’s enlightenment 600s AD Buddhism enters Indonesia c. 350 BC Second Buddhist Council at Vaisali c. 250 BC Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism are formed

  12. Conclusion • SidharthaGuatamafounder of Buddhism • He didicated his life to meditation • Taught others the path to reach enlightenment • Taught others how to attain liberation • Believed in three universal truths

  13. Conclusion (Continued) • Have three main ceremonies • Vesak • MaghaPuji Day • Buddhist New Year • Holy text is called Tripitaka, means three baskets

  14. Works Cited “About Buddha.” Meditate in London. HerukaCentre, 2013. Web. 11 September 2013 “Buddhism: Basic Beliefs.” United Religions Initiative. United Religions Initiative, 2002. Web. 11 September 2013 "Timeline of Buddhist History: Major Events." Timeline of Buddhist History: Major Events. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2013. "Buddhism Timeline." Timeline of Buddhism. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2013. "Meditation & Modern Buddhism in London." Meditation & Modern Buddhism in London at 26 Venues. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2013. http://puffin.creighton.edu/yuan/buddhism/Online-notes/Buddhims%20in%20China%202.htm http://go.hrw.com/venus_images/0306MC06.gif http://go.grolier.com/map?id=mtps005&pid=go http://www.buddhist-temples.com/gifs/gautam-buddha-in-india.jpg http://images.travelpod.com/tripwow/photos/ta-00ac-6db0-a8d9/buddhism-was-founded-in-india-austin-united-states+1152_12874372890-tpfil02aw-15830.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q24zs6nQ1Vw/TVXsUWM85aI/AAAAAAAAEmA/KE5TFl2ABdM/s1600/Wat%2BPhra%2BSri%2BRattana%2BMahathat.jpg http://www.logoi.com/media/diamond_sutra2.jpg http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/thumbnail/132726/1/Buddhist-Printed-Text.jpg http://artnearalfred.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/tibet.jpg?w=500&h=386

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