Nov. 19 and Nov. 20

1. Nov. 19 and Nov. 20

2. Do Now Why do religions use icons or symbols?

3. Hinduism Frame Routine-So What? • It’s the 3rd largest religion in the world and growing • It’s important to understand other’s way of thinking

4. Hinduism Symbols • Directions: Draw an image, cartoon, or symbol that represents these main concepts of Hinduism in your own interpretation…how would you represent these?: • 1. Karma • 2. Reincarnation • 3. Ahimsa

5. Buddhism- The Quest for Answers • 1. Buddhism began in Northern India about 2,500 years ago. • 2. Born in 563 BC, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince of the Kshatriya, warrior class. He never had to struggle with the problems many people faced. He saw a lot of suffering in the world and wondered why there was so much pain. This caused him to ask questions about the meaning of life.

6. The Buddha Finds Enlightenment • 3. Before he reached the age of 30, Siddhartha left his home and family to look for the answers to his questions. He spent a lot of time fasting and meditating in order to focus his mind on spiritual ideas. Why do you think fasting would focus his mind?

7. The Buddha Finds Enlightenment • 4. After years of wandering, he sat down by a tree and meditated. After seven weeksof deep meditation, he found the answers. This was his moment of enlightenment. ENLIGHTENMENT: A state of understanding, awareness, and wisdom

8. What did he realize? 5. He realized that human suffering came from: • a. Wanting what we like but do not have • b. Wanting to keep what we like and already have • c. Not wanting what we dislike but have …What does he mean? Do you agree with him?

9. Teachings of Buddhism • 6. He became the Buddha, or the “Enlightened One.” • 7. The Buddha was raised Hindu so many of his teachings reflected Hindu ideas. Like Hindus, he believed that people should act morally and treat others well.

10. Teachings of Buddhism 8. Buddha taught the Four Noble Truthsto merchants, artisans, and kings: • a. Suffering and unhappiness are a part of human life. No one can escape sorrow. • b. Suffering comes from our desires for pleasure and materialgoods. People cause their own misery because they want things they cannot have. • c. People can overcome desire and ignorance and reach nirvana, a state of perfect peace. This will free the soul from suffering and the need for further reincarnation. • d. People can overcome ignorance and desire by following the Eightfold Paththat leads to wisdom, enlightenment, and salvation.

11. The Eightfold Path • Right thought: believe in the nature of existence as suffering and in the Four Noble Truths. • Right intent: incline toward goodness and kindness. • Right speech: avoid lies and gossip. • Right action: don’t steal or harm others. • Right livelihood: reject work that hurts others. • Right effort: prevent evil and do good. • Right mindfulness: control your feelings and thoughts • Right concentration: practice proper meditation. Do you follow some of these rules already?

12. 9. Buddha challenged the authority of the Hindu priests, the Brahmins. He did not believe that they or their rituals were necessary for enlightenment. • 10. How did Buddha's teachings agree with Hinduism? He felt that reincarnation was important to reach nirvana.

13. 11. He was also opposed to thecaste system. He didn’t think that people should be confined to a particular place in society. Everyone who followed the Eightfold Path could reach nirvana. • 12. How do you think the herders, farmers, artisans and untouchables felt about the Buddha’s teachings? They liked that social rank would not be a barrier to enlightenment. It made them feel like they had to power to change their lives.