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Buddhism

Buddhism. Browsing the Buddhism Faith. Originated. 564 to 483 BC In Magadha Ancient Kingdom of India. Leader/Prophet. Buddha A.k.a. Prince Siddhartha Guatama “Enlightened One” (meaning of Buddha). Branches. Theraveda Oldest surviving Buddhist school Conservative Mahayana

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism Browsing the Buddhism Faith

  2. Originated • 564 to 483 BC • In Magadha • Ancient Kingdom of India

  3. Leader/Prophet • Buddha • A.k.a. Prince Siddhartha Guatama • “Enlightened One” (meaning of Buddha)

  4. Branches • Theraveda • Oldest surviving Buddhist school • Conservative • Mahayana • Largest Buddhism school currently • Path of seeking enlightenment

  5. Sacred Text • Pali Canon • Theravada book • Triptaka “ 3 baskets” • Taka mean basket • Trip = 3 • Make up Pali Canon

  6. Sacred Text cont’d • Mahayan Sutras • Mahayana Buddhism • Broad scriptures • Tibetan Book of the Dead • Intention is to guide a person through death • Afterlife • Rebirth

  7. Places of Worship • Temple • Monastery • Vihara • Knowledgable place • Stupa • Dirt mound with Buddhist relics

  8. Holidays/Festivals • Budda’s Birthday • aka Buddha Day • Enlightenment Day • aka Teacher Day • Floating Bowls • Placed in canals • Bad luck floats away

  9. % of People that WorshipCountries/Areas of Worship • 376 million or 6 % Countries/Areas • Southeast Asia • Korea, Thailand • China, India • Mongolia, Nepal

  10. Places of Pilgrimage • Places/locations where Buddha lived • India • Nepal

  11. Symbols • Statue of Buddha • Hong Kong • Harmonious relationship between: • Man and nature • People and religion

  12. Symbols • Dharma/Wheel • 8 fold Path • End suffering and achieve self awakening • Wisdom • Right view, Right intention • Ethical Conduct • Right speech, action and livelihood • Concentration • Right effort, mindfulness, and concentration

  13. Rites of Passage • Head Shaving • Prepare a person for priesthood • Buddhist nuns also • Discipline Training • Priests must go through it

  14. Basic Beliefs • Enlightenment • Experience that transforms a person • Full enlightenment = Nirvana • Detachment • Person overcomes desire/attachment for: • Things , people, or concepts • Reincarnation • Karma • Rebirth

  15. Basic Beliefs Cont’d • Ego is illusory • What does illusory mean? __________ • Freedom of self in Nirvana • Transcending material needs/wants • Want spiritual growth • All is seen as essential for ending human suffering

  16. 4 Noble Truths • Noble Truth of Suffering • Noble Truth of the Accumulation of Suffering • Noble Truth of the Elimination of Suffering • Noble Truth of the Path that leads away from suffering

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