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By: Reni Fashoro, Maya Doogah, Amani Gordon, and Nathan
Breneisen
Buddhism By: Reni Fashoro, Maya Doogah, Amani Gordon, and Nathan
Breneisen Introducing Buddhism Buddhism is a path to spiritual
discovery.
About 370 million people in the world today arepracticing Buddhism
4th largest of the world's religion Symbol Early Life of Buddha
Siddhartha lived a sheltered life and never experienced suffering.
He dedicated his life to end suffering bypurposely putting himself
into poverty. He traded his nice clothes for rags and cut all of
his hair off. Hewanted to live a holy life and find the truth. He
practiced meditating and lived in the forest almost starving
attimes with five other holy men. The whole purpose for him was to
find wisdom. Enlightenment Exhausted and weak Siddhartha made his
way to Bodhi Gaya inNE India He sat under a bodhi tree to meditate
vowing not to move untildiscovered the truth He was visited by
Mara, the "evil one". Nothing Mara said or did could disturb his
concentration As night went on he found what he was looking for He
became the Buddha, the enlightened one Buddhist Beliefs Everything
in the world in impermanent
When gaining enlightenment Buddha found the answer towhy people
suffer and the path to liberate them. If they follow his teaching
they can become enlightened Do NOT believe in an all powerful God
Believed Buddha was nothing more than a human being Buddhist
Beliefs Nirvana is the belief in continual cycle of birth, oldage,
illness, death and re-becomingor re-birth DO NOT BELIEVE
INREINCARNATION because they do notbelieve in a soul The cycle is
called Samsara Nirvana is the end of suffering Buddhist Beliefs:
The Three Gems
Buddhist beliefs are summed up in three gems Dharma- the act of
teaching Buddhism Sangha- the community of Buddhists Buddha- the
enlightened one Buddhist Beliefs: The Four Noble Truths
1. Life is duhkha- when we are un enlightened the way of we
liveproduces discontent and suffering the only release from duhkha
is toachieve nirvana Duhkha is caused by attachment- we are forever
"clinging" to things,each other, and ourselves in a mistaken effort
at permanence Attachment can be overcome- breaking out of rebirth
cycle can beachieved by gaining nirvana, which is freedom from all
desires The way to overcome this cycle is the Noble Eightfold Path
Buddhist Beliefs: The Eight Fold Path
Right View- understanding the Four Noble Truths Right Thought-
using your mind in the right way so that you become unselfish Right
speech- being kind and helpful when you speak and not telling lies,
swearing, gossiping Right Action - avoiding killing, stealing, or
being dishonest. Being faithful to your husband/wife, notdrinking
alcohol or taking non medical drugs Right Livelihood - working to
the best of your ability. The job you do should be useful and not
involveanything that harms others. Right effort- avoid bad things
and working hard to do good Right mindfulness- focusing your
attention on your body, feelings, consciousness to overcome
badthings Right Concentration- meditating in such a way as to have
a true understanding of impermanence Buddhist Practices
Meditation
Try to reach nirvana by following Buddhasteachings Mindfulness
meditiation Believe they will become better people andachieve
enlightenment The three Marks of Existence
Duhkha "suffering" - the way that we normally livelife produces
discontent and suffering Anitya "impermanence" - nothing last even
solidthings. Anatman "no soul" - Buddha said there's nosuch thing
as a soul/spirit Five precepts Not to harm living beings Not to
take what is not given
To avoid improper sexual activity Not to take part in improper
speech To avoid alcohol and the misuse of drugs Monks & Nuns
Monks spend most time studying and meditating
Monks/Nuns agree to: not eat after midday, notto attend
music/dancing, not to useperfume/jewelry, not to sleep on a
comfortablebed, and not to accept gifts of money Ashoka After
Buddha passes away his followers helped carry on histeachings
Ashoka ruled India ( BCE) Became unhappy after causing so much
death He met Buddhist monks and listened to teachings and became
aBuddhist He then tried to rule according to Buddhist teachings
Encouraged others and sent monks and nuns to teach Buddhism The
Spread of Buddhism Spread into 2 routes - north to mainland Asia
and South to the islandsof Asia Korea in the 4th century Myanmar in
the 5th century Help from ruler Anawratha Japan in the 8th century
19th cent. - went from Japan to the Americas (west coast) 1893
introduced at the Worlds Parliament of Religions 3 Main Schools:
Theravada
Theravada "Way of Elders" Teachings written in Pali- mostly read by
monks Mostly found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos Emphasize
idea- each person must gain enlightenment for him/herself They do
NOT pray to Buddha Believe best way to live is as a monk Some women
become nuns(live like monks) Believe duty to give food/gifts to
monks and Monasteries 3 Main Schools Mahayana "great vehicle"
Different way to nirvana
Belief in Bodhisattva - people destined tonirvana but postpones to
help others Both Theravada/Mahayana use rupas ofBuddha to help
worship 3 Main Schools Vajrayana "diamond vehicle" "thunder
vehicle"
Followers - Tibet, Mongolia, Japan Emphasizes close relationship
b/w spiritualleader (guru) The Spread Timeline 483 B.C Buddha
passes away
563 BCE: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) is born 483 B.C Buddha passes
away 528 BCE:Buddha achievesEnlightenment Bibliography Bazaz Wangu,
Madhu. World Religions: Buddhism.Pictorial Education: n.p., Print.
Morris, Tony. What Do Buddhists Believe?:Meaning and Mindfulness in
Buddhist Philosophy.New York: Walker, Print. Penny, Sue. "Buddhism
(World Beliefs andCultures)." Buddhism (World Beliefs and
Cultures):Sue Penney: : Amazon.com: Books.N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May
2014.