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Buddhism . The Journey to Enlightenment . The Journey of Siddhartha Gautama……. . Founder of Buddhism: Siddhartha Gautama Was prophesized that he would either be a great king or a religious leader Was kept in his palace living a life of luxury until the age of 29
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Buddhism The Journey to Enlightenment
The Journey of Siddhartha Gautama……. • Founder of Buddhism: Siddhartha Gautama • Was prophesized that he would either be a great king or a religious leader • Was kept in his palace living a life of luxury until the age of 29 • Left the palace and realized that many people suffer • Desires lead to suffering
Siddhartha rejected palace life after seeing the suffering in the world. • He went on a journey in search of ENLIGHTENMENT (Wisdom) • 49 days of meditation and fasting lead him to his truths. • Buddha – The Enlightened One.
Buddha’s Beliefs • Rejection of the Caste system! – Why is this appealing to poor Hindus? • 4 Nobel truths: • 1. Life is filled with suffering and sorrow • 2. Desire and wants causes suffering • 3. End desires to end suffering • 4. Follow the 8-fold path
Nirvana • When people end all desires, and therefore end suffering, they will reach Nirvana (eternal peace) • If they don’t end all desires and still suffer, they will be reincarnated.