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BUDDHISM

BUDDHISM. By: Paige Westergaard Brittany Osborne Aysha Devison. Historical Background Information. Buddhism First began in Bodhgaya Birhar , India Prince Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism in 460BC. Dalai Lama is a spiritual term meaning a Political Leader.

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BUDDHISM

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  1. BUDDHISM By: Paige Westergaard Brittany Osborne AyshaDevison

  2. Historical Background Information • Buddhism First began in BodhgayaBirhar, India • Prince Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism in 460BC • Dalai Lama is a spiritual term meaning a Political Leader. • The current Dalai Lama is #14, he was born in the year 1935, in Tibet.

  3. In 1926 a man named THICH NHAT HANH was born. To this day he is known as one of the greatest teachers of the Buddhist religion. • He has Published over 100 books through his time. Also in 1960 he founded a school of youth for social services in, Saigon. Master Cheng Yen is considered one of the most accomplished Female Buddhist leaders. She was born in 1937.

  4. Basic Beliefs System • Buddha is not a God. The Buddha was an unordinary man, who which 2500 yrs, ago saw nature’s reality clearly. • Being a Buddhist you are encouraged to test what is read and heard. • Some Buddhist school contain may Gods. • Life is exists on its own and in itself. • Meditation is a very important factor for Buddhist groups, it helps calm our minds. • The Buddha said, “it was more important to take the steps into ending your suffering. • Instead of the endless roads.

  5. Karma is a belief in the Buddhist religion, this can ultimately affect your life. • The Buddha himself learned not to be strict, due to the act of Karma. Four Noble Truths • Truth of suffering(Dukkha) • Truth of the origin of suffering( Samudaya ) • Truth of the cessation of suffering ( Nirodha ) • Truth of the path to the cessation of suffering (Magga)

  6. Places of Worship • The people normally meet where a certain prayer is given. • Mankind built indestructible structure to worship Gods.

  7. Rituals,holidays,ceremonies and Celebrations • Pre-Marriage, the family of the Groom must ask the Brides family for their assents. • Nexted is the Bethrothal ritual. • Marriage, the Groom`s familymust carry the trays of food and jewellery. • Lighting of two candles indicates the symbolizing of the families. • The bride also recites a traditional undertaking, inscribed in SigilovddaSutta This is now concluded by recting a blessing to the newlyweds. • The dead go through transformation in through they discover death. • Then prepare for rebirth. • Cremate the Body • Prayers are weekly DEATH

  8. Sacred symbols and text Sacred text include: Buddhist Bible • Sacred symbols include: OM MANI PADME HUM meaning praise to the jewel in the lotus. Also the Buddha`s Eyes symbolizing the omniscience of the Buddha.

  9. Role of Women • The status of motherhood was considered suffering. • The Buddha would consider the role of women Fruitful. • Having a daughter meant there was misfortune in the family. • Having daughters meant worry and despair.

  10. Demographics FUN FACTS • 400 million people practice Buddhism in the world • 5.9 percent of the world’s population • Zimbabwe Population: 12,311,143 Buddhists: 0.1% Total: 37 people

  11. Who was not a God? What was considered suffering ? What percent of the world practices Buddhism ? Having daughters meant ______ and ________?

  12. Hope you Enjoyed Paige Westergaard Brittany Osborne AyshaDevison

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