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Buddhism. Mark Holzwarth and Kaylee Via. PART 1. BACKGROUND. Important Words Part 1. Vinaya- Disciplinary rules for the order. Dhamma- Parts of his teachings Buddha Vacana- Word of the Buddha. Background. Founded 520 BCE Founded in Northern India Founded by Siddharta Guatama
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Buddhism Mark Holzwarth and Kaylee Via
PART 1 BACKGROUND
Important Words Part 1 • Vinaya- Disciplinary rules for the order. • Dhamma- Parts of his teachings • Buddha Vacana- Word of the Buddha
Background • Founded 520 BCE • Founded in Northern India • Founded by Siddharta Guatama • Main part is nirvana and you reach them by following eightfold path
Siddartha Gautama • When he was 29, he ventured outside the palace 4 times. The first time he saw an old man, next a sick man, then a corpse. Finally a wandering holy man who seemed at peace with himself. • He understood that every living thing experiences old age, sickness, and death and only religion can free you. He decided to spend his life looking for religious truth.
Siddhartha Guatama • Siddhartha wandered through India for 6 years seeking enlightenment. • He tried debating with religious seekers. • He starved himself by eating 6 rice grains a day. • He finally meditated under a fig tree for 49 days and he became enlightened. • He was then called the Buddah.
Buddhism • Fourth largest religion in the world • Religion is found in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, and the United States • The fractions are Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana • The leader is the Buddha, they worship in a temple.
Buddhism (cont.) • Human nature: There is no self or soul called kahandas. • Purpose of life: Theravada - Become an arhat, escape the cycle of rebirth, and attain nirvana. Mahayana - Become a bodhisattva then help others attain enlightenment. • Afterlife: Rebirth or nirvana. Nirvana is seen simply as the cessation of suffering by some and as a heavenly paradise by others. • The holidays Vary by region, but sometimes include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, and the lunar quarters.
Three kinds of Buddhism • Theravada • Vajrayana • Mahayana
Theravada • Siddhartha Guatama was the first person to practice Theravada • First form of Buddhism • Officially formed in the 3rd century BCE during the 3rd Council. • “Doctrine of the Elders” • Pali is main language
Vajrayana • Formed in India in the 4th century CE • One can reach enlightenment in one lifetime
Mahayana • All can obtain enlightenment • Developed into Zen Buddhism • Formed in the 2nd Century CE
Four Noble Truths • Life has much suffering and sorrow • People’s desires lead to suffering • To end suffering you must end desires • You must follow the eightfold path to reach the end of suffering
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Japanese Buddhism • Buddhism arrived in Japan in the 6th century and was solidified in the 7th century • Zen Buddhism was developed off of Mahayana • Zen Buddhism was formed in China in the 5th century and was called Chan Buddhism. • Chan Buddhism came to Japan and became Zen Buddhism
Chinese Buddhism • Developed Chan Buddhism in the 5th century • Was developed by an Indian monk in China • Founded by Bodhidarma, an Indian monk in China
Bibliography • www.japan-guide.com/e/e2055.html • asiasociety.org/countries-history/religions-philosophies/buddhism-japan • viewonbuddhism.org/india.html • http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/fastfacts.htm • http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhism-facts/index.html • http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bullitt/theravada.html • http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma3/theramaya.html • http://www.enotes.com/history-fact-finder/religion/what-zen-buddhism