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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.