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Ch 16 The Story of Buddhism

Ch 16 The Story of Buddhism. Introduction Prince Siddhartha's Birth The Prince's royal Life The Prince Discovers Three Forms of Suffering The Prince Becomes an Ascetic The Prince Becomes the Buddha The Buddha's Teachings Summary. Introduction. Buddhism Began in India

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Ch 16 The Story of Buddhism

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  1. Ch 16 The Story of Buddhism • Introduction • Prince Siddhartha's Birth • The Prince's royal Life • The Prince Discovers Three Forms of Suffering • The Prince Becomes an Ascetic • The Prince Becomes the Buddha • The Buddha's Teachings • Summary

  2. Introduction • Buddhism • Began in India • Based on the teachings of the Buddha, "Awakened One" • Lived 563 - 483 BCE • Began as a prince named Siddhartha Gautama • Walked away from royal life at age 29 • Went in search of spiritual peace • Learned truth during journey • Shared truths with others

  3. Introduction • Differences with Hinduism • Not based on complicated rituals and beliefs in many gods • Way of life based on simple teachings • Embraced all people regardless of caste • Taught people how to reach enlightenment • Enlightenment ends reincarnation

  4. Prince Siddhartha's Birth • Born 563 BCE • After birth a soft, warm rain of heavenly flowers fell on the baby and mother • Infant looked a few years old and could walk and talk • Took a few steps and said "I am the leader of the world and the guide to the world" • Northern India near the Himalaya Mountains • Father, powerful king • Mother, Queen Maya • Had a dream before son's birth • Ask Brahmins to explain dream • Interpretations • if he remained a prince, he could rule universe • if he left royal life he would become a Buddha, one who is enlightened

  5. The Prince's royal Life • Father worried that son would give up royal duties to seek spiritual path • King protected his son and provided him with everything • Prince curious about the outside world • Married at age of 16 and lived in perfect peace • At age 29 Siddhartha had a son

  6. The Prince Discovers Three Forms of Suffering • Siddhartha allowed to travel outside the royal palace after son's birth • Discovered 3 forms of suffering • First trip • Saw an old man walking with the aid of a stick • Prince was told that everyone's body weakens as it ages • second trip • Saw a man crying out in pain on the ground • Told that the man was sick • third trip • Saw a group of people carrying a figure wrapped in white cloth • Told that death came for that man and would come for him too.

  7. The Prince Discovers Three Forms of Suffering • Troubled by discovery of aging, sickness, and death • Fourth Trip • Saw a man who glowed with inner peace and calm • Man was an ascetic • An ascetic is someone who gives up worldly pleasures such as possessions, fine clothes, money, and even shelter. • Ascetic said, "To be free of suffering, one must give up the desires, pleasures, and comforts of the world. I find peace by helping others find peace."

  8. The Prince Becomes an Ascetic • Prince desired the happiness and peace of the ascetic • Prince removed his signs of royalty, cut off his hair, put on a simple robe and kept a bowl for alms • Began meditation and quickly became an expert • Followed way of ascetics until he became pitifully thin • Became unhappy with extreme way of life • Did not find the key to enlightenment in asceticism

  9. The Prince Becomes the Buddha • Prince decided to balance himself between extremes of pleasure and pain • He sought a "middle way" • On his 35th birthday he reached a tree and vowed to meditate until he reached enlightenment • During meditation a wicked god, Mara, tried to frighten him • Then Mara tempted him by sending his 3 daughters: Discontent, Delight, and Desire • Meditated throughout the night about the nature of reality and how to reach nirvana • He saw his past lives and cycle of rebirth • He saw the importance of karma • He saw how to gain freedom from the endless cycle and end all suffering • He reached enlightenment

  10. The Prince Becomes the Buddha • The truths he discovered are called The Four Noble Truths • Suffering is present in all things, and nothing lasts forever • Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants) • The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings • The way to give up all cravings to live life according to the Eightfold Path

  11. The Buddha's Teachings • Pleasure does not last forever • Eightfold path follows the "middle way" • Buddha chose to teach other the path • His followers spread his teachings throughout India and other parts of Asia • Eightfold Path • Right understanding • Right purpose • right speech • Right action • Right way to earn a living • Right effort • Right mindfulness • Right concentration

  12. Summary

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