The start of the major religions Buddhism

AIM: How was Buddhism founded and what were the keys to enlightenment AIM: How was Buddhism founded and what were the keys to enlightenment? How can the principles of Buddhism be implemented in society today?

Do Now Why was religion important in the first civilizations? What do individuals try and get out of religion? In what ways can religion help society?

Introduction Write down what comes to your mind when you hear these key terms in Buddhism. Think of 2 one word answers for each key word. 1) Suffering 2) Cravings/Desires 3) Enlightenment Class discussion

Buddhism This is Buddhism Is it possible that maybe the desire/cravings can be the cause of all this suffering? This is Buddhism

4 Noble Truths 1) life is full of suffering 2) suffering is caused because of desire 3) To end your suffering, you must end desire 4) Way to end these desires is by following the EIGHTFOLD PATH.

How did we get to this philosophy The story of Siddharta Gautama — The Enlightened One "Let a man overcome anger by love. Let him overcome evil by good. Let him overcome the greedy by liberality, the liar by the truth. “Siddharta Gautama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQpEl3SEvJo

Middle Assessment The Buddha had great compassion for people, and he strongly rejected the inequality that was a central part of India's caste system. In this system, the Brahmins, or priests, were considered the most worthy of people. The outcasts, or untouchables, were shunned [shun = to avoid] by all others. People lived in the caste into which they were born. The Buddha once said; “Not by birth does one become an outcast, not by birth does one become a Brahmin (Priest). By deeds one becomes an outcast, by deeds one becomes a Brahmin.” 1) How does this philosophy by the Buddha go against the social organization we have discussed in other civilizations? 2) What groups in society would like this new philosophy? 3) What groups may fear this new religion?

Four Stages of Life Stage One: Student stage Stage Two: Householder Stage Three: Forest-dweller --after the birth of first grandchild Stage Four: Sannyasin - wondering ascetic

Aim: What is the 8 fold path? How is Hinduism similar to Buddhism?

Do Now Read and Analyze “Hatred does not cease by hatred at any time; hatred ceases by love.” “Be lamps unto yourselves. Be a refuge to yourselves. Hold fast to the truth as to a lamp. Look not for refuge to anyone besides yourselves.”

8 Fold path Eight (8) simple ideas – but they are harder to achieve than they might at first seem. You have to get rid of the “I” and think of yourself as just an extension of all others. It’s critical to lead a righteous, unselfish life.

Noble Eightfold Path Lead a balanced and moderate life 1)Right belief Reject both the devotion to luxury often found in human society and the regimes of extreme asceticism favored by hermits 1)Right belief 2)Right resolve 3)Right speech 4)Right behavior 5)Right occupation 6)Right effort 7)Right contemplation 8)Right meditation

Enlightenment Enlightenment = Wisdom dharma - rules of religious and social conduct karma - influence of past deeds in determining one's status in this life and the next. nirvana – (Buddhist) release from the endless cycle of rebirth; the end of suffering; salvation.

1) Looking at this map how do you think Buddhism spread 1) Looking at this map how do you think Buddhism spread? 2) What areas do you see it spreading to?

Buddhism Spreads 1) During his life and after his death missionaries spread his faith over large parts of Asia 2) Monks & nuns set up monasteries for study 3) Along with goods, traders carried Buddhism beyond India to China via Silk Roads

Aim/Do Now Students will work in groups working on projects? Do Now? How might the belief in reincarnation provide a form of social control?

Plate 1. The Birth of the Bodhisatta.

2. Life as a Prince – What was his life like before he left the palace?

3. The realities of life. – what did he see outside the palace?

4. The Great going forth – Why did he leave the palace?

5. Experiment with Asceticism 5. Experiment with Asceticism. – Did he find enlightenment in starving himself?

6. Enlightenment – How did he reach enlightenment?

7. The First Discourse: Noble Truths – What are the noble truths?

8. Go now and wander for the welfare of the many 8. Go now and wander for the welfare of the many. – Spread the religion – How did Buddhism spread?