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BUDDHISM. Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Hindu Faith. Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Wanted to see the world Saw suffering. Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Wanted to see the world Saw suffering Became an Ascetic. Buddhism.
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Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Protected prince • Hindu Faith
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Protected prince Wanted to see the world • Saw suffering
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Protected prince Wanted to see the world • Saw suffering • Became an Ascetic
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Protected prince Wanted to see the world • Saw suffering • Became an Ascetic “The Buddha” - Enlightened One
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama • Rejected the Caste System • No priests to lead rituals
BuddhismFour Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering
BuddhismFour Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions
BuddhismFour Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions Cure: Overcome Desire
BuddhismFour Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions Cure: Overcome Desire Overcome: Eightfold Path
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 BCE Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler?
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • The strongest of all Maurya Emperors • Many bloody battles to expand territories • Extended Rule over most of India
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Kalinga Campaign Estimated over 100,000 lives were lost
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Kalinga Campaign Estimated over 100,000 lives were lost Asoka felt no victory Changed his style of rule
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Asoka converted to Buddhism • Encouraged religious toleration
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Asoka converted to Buddhism • Encouraged religious toleration • Dhamma - according to this policy, if everyone and everything tried to carry out its role, the universe will function harmoniously.
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Began to improve his Empire: • Built Buddhist Temples • Schools • Dug wells
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Began to improve his Empire: • Built Buddhist Temples • Schools • Dug wells • Built roads throughout the Empire • Shade trees and built rest houses for tired travelers.
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Built huge columns, or edicts, carved with Buddhist teachings all over India.
ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc • Built huge columns, or edicts, carved with Buddhist teachings all over India. • Missionaries throughout Asia