b. Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism.

SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE.

Hinduism and

Buddhism

Siddhartha GautamaGautama Buddha,

from the foothills of the Himalayas, founded a new religion.

Gautama born about 566 BC

Borobudar Temple, Indonesia

Siddhartha Gautama He saw for the first time

in his protected environment, a sick person, an older person, and a dead person.

Gautama left a happy married life to discover the realm of life “where there is neither suffering or death.”

BuddhaHe meditated and

fasted. For 48 days he meditated in one place.

He believed he understood the cure for suffering and sorrow

He was now Buddha.

The Four Noble Truths at the heart of Buddhism:

1. All life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow.

2. The cause of suffering is the desire for things that are really illusions, such as riches, power and long life.

3. The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire.

4. The way to overcome desire is to follow the Eightfold Path

The Eightfold Path:Right viewsRight aspirationsRight speechRight conductRight LivelihoodRight effortRight mindfulnessRight contemplation

Buddhism Final goal of Buddhism

is nirvana, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.

Buddhism and Hinduism agree on karma, dharma, moksha and reincarnation.

BuddhismThey are different in

that Buddhism rejects the priests of Hinduism, the formal rituals, and the caste system.

Buddha urged people to seek enlightenment through meditation.

Buddhism

Anyone can be a Buddhist monk, not just the wealthy.

Women were included

Nirvana could be reached in one lifetime.

Hinduism and Buddhism Compared

Similarities Differences

Hinduism and Buddhism

KarmaDharmaMokshaReincarnation

Buddhism rejects the priests of Hinduism, the formal rituals, and the caste system. Buddha urged people to seek enlightenment through meditation

BuddhismGradually Buddhism

split into two parts, schools:– Theravada Buddhism.

Closely followed Buddha’s original teachings.

– Mahayana Buddhism. Made following Buddhism easier for the ordinary people.

Buddhism Buddha preached in

northern India and his teachings spread.

Buddhas followers gathered his teachings into the Tripitaka.

Buddhism declined in India, being swallowed up by Hinduism which made Buddha another Hindu god.