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Buddhism

Buddhism. Mrs. Seabolt. Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama-founder of Buddhism Later called Buddha “Enlightened One” Not a god, but a preacher. The Buddha. Buddhism. Four Noble Truths All life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow.

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism Mrs. Seabolt

  2. Buddhism • Siddhartha Gautama-founder of Buddhism • Later called Buddha “Enlightened One” • Not a god, but a preacher.

  3. The Buddha

  4. Buddhism • Four Noble Truths • All life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow. • The cause of suffering is nonvirtue, or negative deeds and mindsets such as hatred or desire. • The only cure for suffering is to overcome nonvirtue. • The way to overcome nonvirtue is to follow the Eightfold Path.

  5. Buddhism • Eightfold Path • Right views • Right aspirations • Right speech • Right conduct • Right livelihood • Right effort • Right mindfulness • Right contemplation • Nirvana-Union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth

  6. Religion • Buddhism Spread and is known as Zen in Japan • Emphasizes • self reliance • Meditation • Devotion to duty

  7. Buddhism Symbols • Wheel of Life-Reincarnation • Lions-Strength and power • Buddha's eyes

  8. Hinduism Buddhism Non-violence Karma Dharma Cycle of rebirth Focus on priests and the many gods and goddesses Non-violence Karma Dharma Cycle of rebirth Meditation Rejected caste system giving hope to all for the hope of Nirvana regardless of birth.

  9. Buddhism Spreads • Buddhist Monks or Missionaries left India and spread Buddhism. • King Asoka of India became Buddhist and aided the spread. • Buddhism splits • Theravada-Sri Lanka, SE Asia • Mahayana- China, Tibet, Korea, and Japan. • Buddhism Declines in India

  10. Buddhism

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