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ANCIENT INDIA Section 3: Buddhism

ANCIENT INDIA Section 3: Buddhism. BIG IDEA. Buddhism began in India and became a major religion. SECTION 3: ORIGINS OF BUDDHISM. MAIN IDEA. Siddhartha Gautama searched for wisdom in many ways. SIDDARTHA’s SEARCH FOR WISDOM. Not everyone in India accepted Hinduism.

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ANCIENT INDIA Section 3: Buddhism

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  1. ANCIENT INDIA Section 3: Buddhism

  2. BIG IDEA Buddhism began in India and became a major religion.

  3. SECTION 3: ORIGINS OF BUDDHISM

  4. MAIN IDEA Siddhartha Gautama searched for wisdom in many ways.

  5. SIDDARTHA’s SEARCH FOR WISDOM

  6. Not everyone in India accepted Hinduism.

  7. In the late 500s BC, a major new religion began to develop from questions posed by a young prince named Siddhartha Gautama (si-DAHR-tuh GAU-tahmuh). http://www.chuadonghung.com/en/service/class-lessons/101-the-life-of-siddhartha-gautama-

  8. Siddhartha was born to a wealthy family and led a life of comfort,

  9. but he wondered at the pain and suffering he saw all around him.

  10. By the age of 30, Siddhartha left his home and family to travel India.

  11. He talked to many priests and wise men, but he was not satisfied with their answers. Siddhartha did not give up.

  12. He wandered for years through the forests trying to free himself from daily concerns by fasting and meditating.

  13. Fasting • Going without food for a period of time

  14. MEDITATION Deep, continued thought that focuses the mind on spiritual ideas.

  15. After six years, Siddhartha sat down under a tree and meditated for seven weeks.

  16. He came up with an answer to what causes human suffering. Suffering is caused by wanting what one does not have,

  17. The Buddha • “Enlightened One” who opposed the caste system in India and whose belief that anyone could reach Nirvana became the basis for a new religion

  18. OR wanting to keep what one likes and already has,

  19. OR not wanting what one dislikes but has.

  20. He began to travel and teach his ideas and was soon called the Buddha, or “Enlightened One.” From his teachings sprang the religion Buddhism..

  21. The Buddha • “Enlightened One” who opposed the caste system in India and whose belief that anyone could reach Nirvana became the basis for a new religion

  22. READING CHECK What did the Buddha conclude about the cause of suffering? SUMMARIZING

  23. MAIN IDEA The teachings of Buddhism deal with finding peace.

  24. TEACHINGS OF BUDDHISM

  25. Buddhism A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha that developed in India in the 500s BC.

  26. Buddhism is intent on relieving human suffering.

  27. It is based upon the Four Noble Truths.

  28. Suffering and unhappiness are part of life;

  29. suffering stems from our desire for pleasure and material goods;

  30. NIRVANA In Buddhism, a state of perfect peace

  31. people can overcome their desires and reach nirvana, which ends the cycle of reincarnation;

  32. and people can follow an eightfold path to nirvana, overcoming desire and ignorance.

  33. It is based upon the Four Noble Truths. Four Noble Truth in 21st Century Terms 1. Suffering and unhappiness are part of life - it happens to everybody, so get over it!! Suffering comes from wanting things. If you’re suffering, you did it to yourself. You’re suffering because you want things you can’t have. People can stop wanting things and being stupid by reaching Nirvana. Reaching Nirvana will free your soul from suffering and keep you from having to be reincarnated again. People can overcome stupidity and wanting stuff by following the eight fold path that leads to being smart, enlightened, and getting salvation.

  34. These teachings were similar to some Hindu concepts, but likewise went against some traditional Hindu ideas.

  35. Buddhism questioned the need for animal sacrifice. It also challenged the authority of the Brahmins.

  36. The Buddha said that each individual could reach salvation on his or her own.

  37. Buddhism also opposed the caste system.

  38. READING CHECK How did Buddha’s teachings agree with Hinduism? COMPARING

  39. MAIN IDEA Buddhism spread far from where it began in India.

  40. BUDDHISM SPREADS

  41. Buddhism spread quickly throughout India. Many converted after Asoka, the Indian King converted to Buddhism.

  42. Missionary Someone who works to spread religious beliefs

  43. Buddhist missionaries were sent to other countries to teach their religious beliefs.

  44. Buddhism quickly took hold in neighboring countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, and China.

  45. Buddhism spread via the Silk Road. Soon Buddhism was very influential in Japan and Korea.

  46. In modern times, Buddhism has become a major global religion.

  47. How many can you identify?

  48. READING CHECK How did Buddhism spread from India to other parts of Asia? SEQUENCING

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