Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama A rich nobleman from India
Siddhartha Gautama A Hindu Searches for the meaning of life
Siddhartha Gautama Meditates under a tree and discovers the truth of life and thus becomes the Buddha
Buddha Buddha says there are 4 noble truths. If you follow these truths you will have a life filled with bliss
Four Noble Truths Everyone suffers
Four Noble Truths Everyone suffers Suffering is caused by desire
Four Noble Truths Everyone suffers Suffering is caused by desire To end suffering you must end desire
Four Noble Truths Everyone suffers Suffering is caused by desire To end suffering you must end desire To end desire you must follow the Eightfold Path
The Eightfold Path A guide to correct meditation, eating, ethics, etc…
Buddhism is based on Hinduism Buddhism accepts the Hindu ideas of Karma, Dharma, Reincarnation.
Buddhism is based on Hinduism Buddhism rejects the many different gods of Hinduism and the caste system.
Nirvana The union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.
Tripitaka Also known as the “Three Baskets of Wisdom” The teachings of Buddha are collected in this book
Cultural Diffusion As Buddhism spread across Asia from India the appearance of Buddha changes *telephone Indian Buddha Chinese Buddha
Two different sects develop Theravada – follow the original teachings of Buddha Mahayana – easier to follow - made Buddha into a god