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Buddhism

Buddhism. User:. Buddhism. World’s first universal religion Founded 2500 years ago Siddhartha Gautama, founder Tripitaka – sacred texts 347-635 million followers Spread by Emperor Ashoka. Basic Beliefs. Founded as a reaction to Hinduism suffering is part of the human condition

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism

  2. User: Buddhism • World’s first universal religion • Founded 2500 years ago • Siddhartha Gautama, founder • Tripitaka – sacred texts • 347-635 million followers • Spread by Emperor Ashoka

  3. Basic Beliefs • Founded as a reaction to Hinduism • suffering is part of the human condition • Four noble truths • Eight fold path

  4. Branches • Mahayana - focuses on the Buddha as a divine savior • Tantrayana – “vehicle of the text” emphasis on magic and meditation (sub-set of Mahayana) • Theravada - focuses on the teachings of the Buddha; practice meditation • Zen – contemplative and meditative • Lamaism – combines monasticism with worship of local demons and deities

  5. Dalai Lama of Tibet

  6. Buddha under Bodhi Tree, Sri Lanka

  7. Anuradhapura, Sri Lankan Stupa

  8. TIBETAN CHORTEN/STUPA

  9. Buddhist Monasteries

  10. Buddhist Temple - Daegu

  11. Buddhist Temple – Thailand (made of recycled bottles)

  12. Buddhist Pagodas San Francisco, CA and Anhui Province, China

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