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Buddhism

Buddhism. Budh Root of the Buddha’s name “wake” Buddha = one who has awakened. Life of the Buddha. Siddhartha Gautama Born a kshatriya prince Siddhartha = “one who will accomplish his goal” Mother died in childbirth Raised by this aunt. Life of the Buddha. Siddhartha

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism

  2. Budh Root of the Buddha’s name “wake” Buddha = one who has awakened

  3. Life of the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama • Born a kshatriya prince • Siddhartha = “one who will accomplish his goal” • Mother died in childbirth • Raised by this aunt

  4. Life of the Buddha Siddhartha • Receives traditional hindu education • Trains as a warrior • Sheltered from the outside world • Sees “the four sights”

  5. Life of the Buddha Siddharta • The four sights • Old man • Dead man • Sick man • Sadhu • Pivotal moment in his life; decides to leave the palace and become a sadhu • Decides he is going to get out of samsara

  6. Life of the Buddha Ascestic practice • Learns from teachers in the forest • Finds their ways will not lead to enlightenment

  7. Life of the Buddha Bodh Gaya (the deer park) • Travels to Bodh Gaya • Meditates on his own for many days • He is tempted to give up • He thinks back on his past meditations, the sun begins to rise

  8. Life of the Buddha Bodh Gaya • Earth-touching gesture • Attains enlightenment • Decides to stay in samsara to teach others

  9. Life of the Buddha Teaches first sermon • Four noble truths • Eightfold path Establishes the sangha (monastic order)

  10. Four Noble Truths • Life is suffering • Suffering is caused by desire • Attachment to pleasure brings pain • Quiet the desire • Follow the Eightfold Path

  11. Eightfold Path • 1. Right view • 2. Right intention • 3. Right speech4. Right action5. Right livelihood6. Right effort7. Right mindfulness8. Right concentration

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