Word Splash Try to use the following words
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Word Splash • Try to use the following words in one sentence. – Hinduism – Caste system – Reincarnation
Buddhism
What is Buddhism? • It is the 4 th largest religion of the world, and has about 300, 000 people living by it. • It explains the purpose of life, injustices and inequality around the world.
The History of Buddhism • It was all started by Siddhartha Guatama, later known as Buddha, who was a prince in Lumbini, 2500 years ago. • He was very unhappy in his royal life, so he set off on a 6 year journey, exploring other religions. • After his long journey and much meditation he was finally “enlightened”. • He believed he found the key to human happiness. For the rest of his life he wandered Asia, preaching his new religion.
What are the Four Noble Truths? • The first was that life is suffering • You can’t live without death, frustration, etc. • The second is that suffering is caused by craving and aversion • Getting what you want doesn’t guarantee happiness, it deprives you of it • The third is that suffering can be overcome, and true happiness is attained • If we stop craving useless things, and live each day at a time (not living in the future), we will be happy and free. • The fourth is that the Noble eight fold path leads to the end of all suffering
The Noble Eightfold Path • • • It taught 8 simple rules: To know the truth To intend to resist evil To respect life, property, and morality To not say anything to hurt others To work at a job that does not injure others To try to free one's mind from evil To be in control of one's feelings and thoughts To practice appropriate forms of concentration
Nirvana • By following the 8 fold path anyone can achieve release from selfishness and pain
Buddhism, Society, and Expansion • Buddhism attracted many people from the lower classes because it rejected the caste system. • Buddhism spread throughout Asia through missionaries. • These missions were carried out by Monks- vow of poverty, non-violence, and no marriage. • Buddhism was also spread through trade.
