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8/6/2019 bhuddhism http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/bhuddhism 1/6 Buddhism An Introduction to Buddhism The Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama, a prince of the Sakya tribe of Nepal, in approximately 566 BC. When he was twentynine years old. He left the comforts of his home to seek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him. On the full moon of May with the rising of the morning star Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha .The Buddha remain in India for 45 years more teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed a community or Sangha of monks. In approximately 486 BC, at the age of 80, the Buddha died. Core beliefs of Buddhism: One fundamental belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation -- the concept that people are reborn after dying. In fact, most individuals go through many cycles of birth, living, death and rebirth. A practicing Buddhist differentiates between the concepts of rebirth and reincarnation. In reincarnation, the individual may recur repeatedly. In rebirth, a person does not necessarily return to Earth as the same entity ever again. He compares it to a leaf growing on a tree. When the withering leaf falls off, a new leaf will eventually replace it. It is similar to the old leaf, but it is not identical to the original leaf. 1. Buddha is Not a God 2. You Should Not Believe Anything Without Thinking 3. Meditation is Key 4. It¶s Good to Be Good Buddhist holy book The sacred book of Buddhism is called the Tipitaka. It is written in an ancient Indian language called Pali which is very close to the language that the Buddha himself spoke. The Tripitaka is a very large book. The English translation of it takes up nearly forty volumes.
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Buddhism
An Introduction to Buddhism
The Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama, a prince of the Sakya tribe of Nepal, inapproximately 566 BC. When he was twentynine years old. He left the comforts of his home toseek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him. On the full moon of May with the rising of
the morning star Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha .The Buddha remain in India for 45years more teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed
a community or Sangha of monks. In approximately 486 BC, at the age of 80, the Buddha died.
Core beliefs of Buddhism:
One fundamental belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation -- the concept that people are reborn after dying. In fact, most individuals go through many cycles of birth, living,
death and rebirth. A practicing Buddhist differentiates between the concepts of rebirth andreincarnation. In reincarnation, the individual may recur repeatedly. In rebirth, a person does not
necessarily return to Earth as the same entity ever again. He compares it to a leaf growing on atree. When the withering leaf falls off, a new leaf will eventually replace it. It is similar to the old
leaf, but it is not identical to the original leaf.
1. Buddha is Not a God2. You Should Not Believe Anything Without Thinking
3. Meditation is Key4. It¶s Good to Be Good
Buddhist holy book
The sacred book of Buddhism is called the Tipitaka. It is written in an ancient Indian language
called Pali which is very close to the language that the Buddha himself spoke. The Tripitaka is avery large book. The English translation of it takes up nearly forty volumes.
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The Four Noble Truths
The Buddha's Four Noble Truths explore human suffering. They may be described (somewhat
simplistically) as:
1. Dukkha: Suffering exists: (Suffering is real and almost universal. Suffering has manycauses: loss, sickness, pain, failure, the impermanence of pleasure.)
2. Samudaya: There is a cause for suffering. (It is the desire to have and control things. Itcan take many forms: craving of sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to
avoid unpleasant sensations, like fear, anger or jealousy.)
3. Nirodha: There is an end to suffering. (Suffering ceases with the final liberation of Nirvana)
4. Magga: In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path.
Buddhist Morality
The Pancha Shila
The Pancha Shila, or five moral precepts:
1. Avoid killing, or harming any living thing.
2. Avoid stealing -- taking what is not yours to take.
3. Avoid sexual irresponsibility, which for monks and nuns means celibacy.
4. Avoid lying, or any hurtful speech.
5. Avoid alcohol and drugs which diminish clarity of consciousness.
To these, monks and nuns add...
6. One simple meal a day, before noon.
7. Avoid frivolous entertainments.
8. Avoid self-adornment.
9. Use a simple bed and seat.
10. Avoid the use of money.Full monastic life adds over two hundred more rules and regulations!
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The Paramita
The Perfections or Virtues noble qualities that we should achieve.
1. Generosity (dana)2. Moral discipline (shila)3. Patience and tolerance (kshanti)
4. Energy (virya)5. Meditation (dhyana)
6. Wisdom or (full-) consciousness (prajña)7. Skilled methods (upaya)
8. Vow or resolution (pranidhana)9. The ten powers or special abilities (dashabala)
10. Knowledge (jñana)
The Brahma Vihara
The Brahma Vihara are the four "sublime states"
1. Maitri is caring, loving kindness displayed to all you meet.
2. Karuna is compassion or mercy, the kindness shown to those who suffer.
3. Mudita is sympathetic joy, being happy for others, without a trace of envy.
4. Upeksa is equanimity or peacefulness, the ability to accept the ups and downs of lifewith equal dispassion.
The Sigalovada Sutta
The four things which lead to evil:
1. Desire, meaning greed, lust, clinging2. Anger and hatred
3. Ignorance4. Fear and anxiety
The six ways one dissipates ones wealth:
1. Drinking and drugs2. Carousing late at night
3. Wasting away your time at shows4. Gambling
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5. Keeping bad company6. Laziness
A good friend, on the other hand, is one who...
1. is always ready to help you2. is steady and loyal3. provides good advice
4. is sympathetic
The Buddha even gives some advice regarding one's finances:
1. One quarter of your earnings should be used to cover your expenses.
2. Two quarters should be re-invested in your business.3. One quarter should be put into savings for times of need.
The Ten Duties of a King
Dana: Liberality, generosity, charity, concern with the welfare of the people.Sila: High moral character, observing at least the Five Precepts.
Parccaga: Willing to sacrifice everything for the people -- comfort, fame, even his life.Ajjava: Honesty and integrity, not fearing some or favoring others.
Maddava: Kindness and gentleness.Tapa: Austerity, content in the simple life.
Akkodha: Free from hatred, ill-will, and anger.Avihimsa: Non-violence, a commitment to peace.
Khanti: Patience, tolerance, and the ability to understand others¶ perspectives.
Avirodha: Non-obstruction, ruling in harmony with the will of the people and in their best interests.
Buddhist Festivals
Wesak: The Celebration of the Buddha's Enlightenment
The Full Moon of May/June
The Buddha's Enlightenment is the central event in Buddhism, and Wesak, the celebration of that
Enlightenment, is the most important festival of the Buddhist year.
Dharma Day: the Celebration of the Buddha's Teaching
The Full Moon of July
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Soon after his Enlightenment the Buddha rose from where he had been sitting, went to find hisformer disciples and shared his experience with them. This event, which happened at a place
called Sarnath in northern India, might be called the start of the Buddhist religion and it is thisthat Dharma Day celebrates.
Sangha Day: the Celebration of Spiritual Community
The Full Moon of November
On Sangha Day Buddhists celebrate both the ideal of creating a spiritual community, and also theactual spiritual community which they are trying to create.
Paranirvana Day: the Death of the Buddha
The Full Moon of February
Buddhists celebrate the death of the Buddha
Noble Eightfold Path
1. R ight Understanding
2. R ight Thought
3. R ight Speech
4. R ight Action
5. R ight Livelihood
6. R ight Effort
7. R ight Mindfulness
8. R ight Concentration
Refrences:
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/buddhamorals.html
http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/buddhawise.html
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