Buddhism part three

The Third Noble Truth.

“Greed and selfishness can be stopped.”

The Fourth Noble Truth

“The best way was

to become enlightened

and achieve Nirvana.”

Other Buddhist Teachings

The Buddha taught

there was no God.

Enlightenment

This is the most important

goal for all Buddhists

Reminder

The Third Noble Truth.

“Greed and selfishness can be stopped.”

The Fourth Noble Truth

“The best way was to become enlightened

and achieve Nirvana.”

The three marks of existence

“Annica.”

The Buddha taught that everything

in life changes.

Nothing lasts.

“Anatta”

The Buddha taught that there was no soul.

That people change. They have feelings, thoughts , awareness, ideas and a body only.

Third mark of existence

Dukka

“ Suffering is everywhere”

Do you agree with this?

Calm

The Lotus flower is a symbol.

Alms Bowl.

The monk asks for alms as part of his daily routine.

All Buddhists follow the Buddha’s Teaching

• The Buddhists accept that everything changes. People matter, the universe.

• People change physically & mentally

• There is suffering.• They follow the Noble Eight Fold

Path.• They accept Karma. That what

you do affects your life

How do Buddhists live?

• By the Eight Fold Path

• By the Four Noble Truths

• By the 5 precepts.

The THREE JEWELS

I go to the Dharma

( teaching)

for refuge

I go to the Sangha

( community) for refuge

I go to the Buddha for refuge

refuge means security safety etc.

• Buddhists say

• I go to the Buddha for refuge

• I go to the Dharma for refuge

• I go to the Sangha for refuge

The Noble Eightfold Path

Right Speech. Perfect speech is truthful. Avoid gossip and

words that are hurtful.

Perfect Action. Always try to do the right thing. Show kindness to

all living creatures.Perfect Livelihood. Do work that is not going to harm anyone,

including animals.

4. Perfect EffortPractice good thoughts and actions.5. Perfect AwarenessBe always aware of what you are doing and the consequences for yourself and others.6. Perfect Meditation. This helps to train the mind so that you become calm and in control.

7. Perfect VisionThis is an understanding that life is changing all the time. We can’t find happiness in things that change.

8. Perfect EmotionThis is a person having the right attitude to life, showing good will to all.

Things a Buddhist will have at home

• A Buddha Image• This will be where they can offer prayer• It may be A statue• It may be A painting• Placed in a Shrine• Decorated with candles• They will make Offerings to the Image• They will be water flowers and incense

Buddhist Temples• All Buddhists will go to The

Temple• In the Shrine Room there will

be:• There will be a Buddha Figure• Offerings;candles flowers water• A bell & gong used in

meditation• Buddhist scriptures• Cushions to sit on for

meditation

Becoming a Buddhist Monk

For men this is a duty to attempt if even for a week.

The monk is only allowed the items that you see.

An alms bowl, a robe, a knife, a water strainer, some thread and a needle and (YOU COULD FIND OUT WHAT THE FINAL ITEM IS IN THE PICTURE)

A Buddha statue.

Meditation

Find out about how they meditate. There are three levels of meditation and they are:

Tranquillity

Insight

and Loving kindness

Buddhist Scriptures The

Tipitaka

There is also the Dhammpada. This is the Buddha’s path of wisdom.

All boys/ men must try to live as a monk for a period of time.

Buddhist Monks at Prayer

Monks from Tibet

The Dali Lama.

The spiritual head of Buddhism from Tibet

The Noble Eight Fold Path

1. Right View

2. Right Intention

3. Right Speech

4. Right Action

5. Right Livelihood

6. Right Effort

7. Right Mindfulness

8. Right Concentration

A Buddhist using a Prayer Wheel.

Look carefully at this picture.

What do you think a Buddhist would say about it?

Is there a particular teaching of the Buddha that would apply here?

What would a Buddhist say about an event like this?

What would a Buddhist say about this picture?

What would a Buddhist say about this picture?

What would a Buddhist say about what was being shown here?

What would a Buddhist say about what you see here?

What would a Buddhist say about this picture?

What would a Buddhist say

about this situation?

Possible answer. It is not our task to ask questions but to help.

Buddhist meditation

Buddhism could be described as a way of life or a religion.

It is a disciplined life that involves meditation and prayer.

It is quite simple involving behaviour to avoid and practices that one can improve.

The most striking belief is that there is no God. The most interesting concept is that there is no soul. The idea of reincarnation for Buddhists is important. They also believe in Karma. It all depends on how you live your life.

In a world today with lots of stress and worries about mankind’s future on the planet, Buddhism is welcome safe place for believers. Buddhism speaks to the environment. It also speaks to the individuals’ need for inner peace.