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Origins of Buddhism

Origins of Buddhism. Section 3 Chapter 5 - India. Siddhartha’s Search. He was a prince He belonged to the Kshatriya / warrior class He felt something was missing in his life He saw how the people around him were suffering and were in pain He began to ask questions

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Origins of Buddhism

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  1. Origins of Buddhism Section 3 Chapter 5 - India

  2. Siddhartha’s Search • He was a prince • He belonged to the Kshatriya / warrior class • He felt something was missing in his life • He saw how the people around him were suffering and were in pain • He began to ask questions • He spent 6 years traveling and seeking answers

  3. The Buddha Finds Enlightenment • Siddhartha realized that human suffering came from Three(3) things • Wanting what we like but do not have • Wanting to keep what we like and already have • Not wanting what we dislike but have • Siddhartha mediated under the Tree of Wisdom (which Buddhists still visit today) • Siddhartha became known as (THE BUDDHA)

  4. Siddhartha leaves his palace to search for the true meaning of life, an event known as the Great Departure. Special helpers called ganas hold his horse’s hooves so he won’t awaken anyone.

  5. Teachings of Buddhism Four Noble Truths 1. Suffering and unhappiness are a part of human life. No one can escape sorrow. 2. Suffering comes from our desires for pleasure and material goods. People cause their own misery because they want things they cannot have. 3. People can overcome desire and ignorance and reach nirvana (nir-VAH-nuh),a state of perfect peace. Reaching nirvana frees the soul from suffering and from the need for further reincarnation. 4. People can overcome ignorance and desire by following an eightfold path that leads to wisdom, enlightenment, and salvation.

  6. The Eightfold Path 1. Right ThoughtBelieve in the nature of existence as suffering and in the Four Noble Truths. 2. Right IntentIncline toward goodness and kindness. 3. Right SpeechAvoid lies and gossip. 4. Right ActionDon’t steal from or harm others. 5. Right LivelihoodReject work that hurts others. 6. Right EffortPrevent evil and do good. 7. Right MindfulnessControl your feelings and thoughts. 8. Right ConcentrationPractice proper meditation.

  7. Buddha’s Challenge to Hinduism • Did not believe in Animal Sacrifice • Challenged the authority of the Hindu priests, the Brahmins. He did not believe that they or their rituals were necessary for enlightenment. • It was the responsibility of each individual to work for his or her own salvation. Priests could not help them

  8. Buddha’s Challenge to Hinduism • People who failed to reach nirvana would have to be reborn time and time again until they achieved it • He was opposed to the caste system • Everyone who followed the Eightfold Path properly would achieve nirvana • Caste System did not matter as long as you lived your life the way you should

  9. The Spread of Buddhism

  10. The Spread of Buddhism • 500 of Buddha’s followers made sure to spread the teachings of Buddhism after Siddhartha's death • King Asoka became a Buddhist and worked to spread the teachings of Buddhism in India • King Asoka also sent Missionaries through out India to spread the teachings of Buddhism • Eventually Buddhism split into two(2) branches: • Theravada (traditional) and Mahayanna

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