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Basic Buddhism

Delve into the historical context of Buddhism's Indian roots, from Brahmanism and Jainism to the Pali canon. Understand the early Buddhist worldview, the story of the Buddha's life, and key teachings like the Four Noble Truths. Unravel the significance of relics and the metaphor of the raft in Buddhist philosophy.

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Basic Buddhism

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  1. Basic Buddhism Indian origins

  2. Olson, Chapter 1 questions • What historical context did Buddhism arise from? • What was Brahmanism? • What was Jainism? • What is a sramana? • What is the Pali canon and why is it important? • What is the tripitaka and what are its three parts? • How would you explain the early Buddhist world view? • What does Buddhism have to say about the creation of the world? • How does Buddhism see the world to be organized?

  3. Olson, Chapter 2 questions • What does the story of the Elephant tell us about the values of Buddhism? • Recount the life of the Buddha. What is the importance of each of its particular elements? • Birth • Childhood • Departure • awakening • What happens after Buddha achieves awakening? • How is the death of the Buddha significant? • What happens to people who hear his teaching? • What is his teaching called? • Can you explain the metaphor of the raft? • Why were relics important?

  4. Olson Chapter 3 questions • What are the Four Noble Truths? • Does one typically embark on the eightfold path by oneself? • What is the stance of Buddhism toward the traditional Brahmanical castes? • What is the Buddhist view of the self? • How does it differ from the Brahmanical view? • How does Buddhism regard the human body? • How does Nagasena explain it to Milinda? • Someone asks you about nirvana. How would you explain it?

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