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Introduction to Buddhism

Introduction to Buddhism. World Religions Fr. Llane Briese. Summary of Buddhist History. Part One. Life of Siddhartha. Born in privilege The Four Sights Ascetic Life Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree Middle Way The sangha : the community

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Introduction to Buddhism

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  1. Introduction to Buddhism World Religions Fr. Llane Briese

  2. Summary of Buddhist History Part One

  3. Life of Siddhartha • Born in privilege • The Four Sights • Ascetic Life • Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree • Middle Way • The sangha: the community • Death in 483 B.C.—Cremated and relics placed under stupas.

  4. The Councils • The concern of maintaining authentic Buddhism • Dharma: the legacy of the Buddha, the “Enlightened One” • First Council: Maintain purity of the memory of Siddhartha. • Second Council: Addressing concerns of some teachers who were “loosening” the requirements • Root of the split between the Theravada and Mahayana sects. • Third Council: After King Ashoka’s conversion in the 3rd century B.C., sought to expand Buddhism.

  5. History of Buddhism • The Gupta Dynasty (240-550 A.D.) helped Buddhism to thrive, helping to construct monasteries and universities. • The invasion of the Huns in 470 nearly destroyed Buddhism. • The Pala Dynasty (VIII-IX c.) also contributed to the rise of Buddhism. • Buddhism grew in Tibet during this time period. • Muslim invasion decimated Buddhism in India until the 20th century.

  6. History of Buddhism • Buddhism spread into Central and Southeast Asia. • China: Buddhism coexisted with Confucianism and Taoism. • Japan: Spread from China; Pure Land Ch’an Buddhism/Zen Buddhism. • In the Japanese Understanding: • India = root • China = stem • Japan = flower • Tibet and the Dalai Lama • Threats in the 20th century

  7. Families of Buddhism • Theravada Buddhism: more conservative and monastic • Tripitaka: • VinayaPitaka: discipline for monks and nuns • Sutra Pitaka: discourses attributed to Siddhartha • AbidharmaPitaka: psychological teachings—more complex • Mahayana Buddhism: more inclusive, focused on laity. • Lotus Sutra: Universal message of nirvana • The Perfection of Wisdom: A treatise on how to achieve the perfection of wisdom. • Bodhisattvas • Vajrayana Buddhism: Tantric, very ritual-bound.

  8. Main Teachings and Practices Part Two

  9. Sacred Time and Space Part Three

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