BUDDHISM MR B PRODUCTIONS DO NOWS 99 1

BUDDHISM MR. B PRODUCTIONS

DO NOWS!! 9/9!! • 1. Who was Mahavira? • 2. Name at least two of the 4 Basic Principles of Jainism. • 3. Why did followers of Jainism carry a broom? • 4. Which Indian religion that we covered in class is monotheistic? • 5. Which Indian religion we covered in class believes all people are equal and doesn't follow castes?

JAINISM WEARING MOUTH COVERING AND USING BROOM

IN CLASS RESEARCH- INDIVIDUALLY • Research either Siddhartha Gautama or the Buddhism religion using your cell phone or textbook. • Please write 4 Facts in complete sentences including a source, not Wikipedia.

HOW BUDDHISM WAS FOUND • Nepal (northern India): Siddhartha Gautama Hindu prince who lived sheltered life, saw human suffering, at age 30 started his search for a cure for suffering, left rich lifestyle. • Tried different teachings, started fasting- going without food to help clear his mind, nothing working. • Finally, meditating under Bodhi tree (fig tree) he reached nirvana (enlightenment, perfect state, like heaven) • Became the Buddha (means he who is awake) • Spread message that all can reach nirvana, escape samsara (cycle of rebirth and reincarnation), follow Buddha teachings

1. “TRAIN YOUR MIND TO SEE SOMETHING GOOD IN EVERYTHING” 2. “THE TROUBLE IS YOU THINK YOU HAVE TIME” • Write down what you think these two Buddhist quotes might mean? • Why in some Buddha statues do you think he has long ears? Write your answer (hint: it has to do with material things)

DO NOWS!! 2/5 • 1. What is fasting? • 2. In Buddhism, what is nirvana? • 3. Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave his life as a Hindu prince? • 4. Who can reach nirvana according to the Buddha?

BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS • Buddha’s thoughts spread from India and throughout Asia, gaining more followers outside of India. • Buddhism had begun. • Buddha’s ideas reflected Hindu ideas, but totally rejected the caste system, believed you could escape reincarnation (cycle of rebirth) now by reaching nirvana. • Follow Four Noble Truths • And Follow Eight-Fold Path

THE 4 NOBLE TRUTHS OF BUDDHISM • 1. Suffering and unhappiness are part of human life. No one can escape sorrow. • 2. Suffering comes from want: material goods and our desires. Misery is caused by things we do not have, our desires. • 3. End want/desire and you end suffering. People can overcome desire and reach nirvana- (perfect peace). • 4. Follow the Eight-Fold Path to overcome desires, the path leads to enlightenment and salvation

VIDEO ABOUT THE 4 NOBLE TRUTHS • Four Noble Truths Video

BUDDHISM’S EIGHT-FOLD PATH • 1. Right thought- Believe that suffering exists, as told in the 4 Noble truths. • 2. Right Intent- Go towards kindness and goodness. • 3. Right Speech- Avoid gossip and lies. • 4. Right Action- Don’t harm or steal from others.

EIGHT-FOLD PATH CONTINUED • 5. Right livelihood- Reject work (jobs) that hurts others, have to work in something • 6. Right effort- Do good and prevent evil. • 7. Right mindfulness- Control your thoughts and feelings, have positive thoughts and no negative thoughts. • 8. Right Concentration- practice the proper meditation

GRADED: IN CLASS ACTIVITY DUE 9/14 • Create your Own Eight-Fold Path: be sure use the Buddha’s teachings as a guide. • Must be uploaded on Teachers Page. • Think about the Eight-Fold Path and what it meant to Buddhism; now try to think of what you might include in your own 8 Fold Path. • You can decorate it as you wish: make it school appropriate, our principal will see your work! • We will present our work individually if time permits.

HOW BUDDHA CHALLENGED HINDUISM • Rejected many ideas in the Vedas. • Challenged the Brahmins, people don’t need the Hindu priests or rituals. • Opposed the caste system, everyone can reach nirvana now in their current lifetime (do not have to move into upper castes).

DO NOWS!! 2/6! • 1. Name the Four Noble Truths. • 2. Name at least two of the Buddha’s Eight-Fold Path. • 3. Does Buddhism follow the Vedas? • 4. Did the Buddha follow the Hindu caste system?

BUDDHISM SPREADS • 200 years after Buddha’s death, the teachings went through India. • Asoka, an Indian king, built Buddhist schools and temples. • Missionaries-(Buddhist monks) were sent to spread the religion throughout Asia. • Silk Road would help spread Buddhism.

BUDDHISM SPLITS • 2 major branches of Buddhism after disagreements. • 1. Mahayana- People can use Buddha’s teachings to help reach nirvana. They adjusted/changed the teachings. • 2. Theravada- Follow the teachings of Buddha as they were written originally.

REFLECTION IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT • 1. In your opinion what part of the Eight-Fold path do you agree with the most and explain why? • 2. Which one of the Eight-Fold path do you think would be the most difficult to follow and explain why? • 3. Do you agree or disagree with Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths and that all suffering comes from desires? Explain your answer.

PREPARE FOR DO NOWS!!

IN CLASS REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT • This will be graded and collected, make sure to write your name and date on your paper. Answer the question below and be sure to have at least five sentences in your response. • If you had to follow one of the early Indian religions we covered in class (Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism), which one would you follow and list your reasons why.