Unit 1 Introduction to World Civilizations and
New IdeasSub Unit 2 Introduction to World Religions
Lesson 9 Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
B – Buddha’s IdentityBuddha is a title that means the “enlightened one”
Buddha’s real name is Siddhartha Gautama, a member of a royal family that denied his royal position to seek truth and understanding
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
U – Ultimate GoalThe ultimate goal for Buddhist is to reach Nirvana which is similar to the idea of Moksha as a release from reincarnation and life
If Buddhists follow the rules of life they will reach enlightenment and there will be no more reincarnation
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
D – Doctrine of Truths1. Suffering exists2. Desire makes us suffer3. End desires to end suffering4. Follow the 8 Fold Path to end desires
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
D – Doctrine of EnlightenmentThe 8 Fold Path to Enlightenment includes wisdom, conduct, and development
Wisdom – right view and right intentionConduct – right speech, right action, and right livelihoodDevelopment – right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration
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H – Heart of All BuddhismThe origins of Buddhism is in India around 500BC
Buddhism emerged as people were looking for less formality than found in Hindu rituals performed by Hindu priests
Buddhists accepted the ideas of reincarnation and karma but rejected the caste system of Hindusim
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
A – Asian Influence of BuddhismAsia is where most Buddhist live today
Buddha had followers to helphim spread his teachings.
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA