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BUDDHISM

BUDDHISM. Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Hindu Faith. Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Wanted to see the world Saw suffering. Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Wanted to see the world Saw suffering Became an Ascetic. Buddhism.

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BUDDHISM

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  1. BUDDHISM

  2. Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Protected prince • Hindu Faith

  3. Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Protected prince Wanted to see the world • Saw suffering

  4. Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Protected prince Wanted to see the world • Saw suffering • Became an Ascetic

  5. Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Protected prince Wanted to see the world • Saw suffering • Became an Ascetic “The Buddha” - Enlightened One

  6. Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Rejected the Caste System • No priests to lead rituals

  7. BuddhismFour Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering

  8. BuddhismFour Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions

  9. BuddhismFour Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions Cure: Overcome Desire

  10. BuddhismFour Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions Cure: Overcome Desire Overcome: Eightfold Path

  11. NIRVANA

  12. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 BCE Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler?

  13. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • The strongest of all Maurya Emperors • Many bloody battles to expand territories • Extended Rule over most of India

  14. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Kalinga Campaign Estimated over 100,000 lives were lost

  15. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Kalinga Campaign Estimated over 100,000 lives were lost Asoka felt no victory Changed his style of rule

  16. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Asoka converted to Buddhism • Encouraged religious toleration

  17. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Asoka converted to Buddhism • Encouraged religious toleration • Dhamma - according to this policy, if everyone and everything tried to carry out its role, the universe will function harmoniously.

  18. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Began to improve his Empire: • Built Buddhist Temples • Schools • Dug wells

  19. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Began to improve his Empire: • Built Buddhist Temples • Schools • Dug wells • Built roads throughout the Empire • Shade trees and built rest houses for tired travelers.

  20. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Built huge columns, or edicts, carved with Buddhist teachings all over India.

  21. ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Built huge columns, or edicts, carved with Buddhist teachings all over India. • Missionaries throughout Asia

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