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Buddhism Annotation. What do we know about the people of Mohenjo Daro ?. Almost nothing. What is the caste system?. Strict separation of professions/occupations. Who are at the top of the caste system?. The Brahmins. Who are the untouchables?. Pariahs separated from any caste.
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What do we know about the people of MohenjoDaro? • Almost nothing
What is the caste system? • Strict separation of professions/occupations
Who are at the top of the caste system? • The Brahmins
Who are the untouchables? • Pariahs separated from any caste
The majority Indian religion is “Hinduism.” What is the central belief of Hinduism? • Everything around you is part of the breath of God
How would Hindu priests feel this unity? • Sit down and think about it
What does “Buddha” mean? • The “Enlightened One”
What was Buddha’s given name? • Gautama
What did Gautama first do in response to suffering? • Suffer and do pennance
How did he achieve enlightenment? • Meditating under a tree
What was Buddha’s solution? • We must avoid desire
What is “Nirvana?” • Release from all desire and rebirth
What is the “Middle Way?” • Buddhism – balance between self-torment and pleasure-seeking • “Four Noble Truths”
Why would Buddhism be appealing to China? • Offered personal salvation • Adaptable to Chinese custom