6.2 Beliefs of Buddhism p. 152-154 Essential Question: How do new ideas change the way people live? Standard:  6.27

Success Criteria: What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism in order? Which 2 ideas are common in both Hinduism and Buddhism? Why did the Buddha believe that people suffered in life? What did the Buddha believe was the best method to prevent suffering? Explain when a person can reach nirvana, according to the Buddha.

Vocab: Buddhism The Buddha Four Noble Truths Eightfold Path Middle Way Nirvana The Tripitaka

Monks A man who devotes his life to a religious group. Buddhist monks devote their lives to honoring the Buddha through prayer and gifts. Monks are held in high regard because of their spiritual discipline, and they serve as spiritual leaders. Credit: Martin Puddy/Corbis

What did the Buddha teach? Page 152 Four Noble Truths

1. How does this image represent Nirvana. 2 1. How does this image represent Nirvana? 2. How does a person reach this emotional/spiritual state?

How do you find the Middle Way?

Sum it Up: Do you think it would be easy to follow the Eightfold Path?  Which part of the Path would be most difficult and why? List eight things you could do to bring you true, lasting happiness.  These might be changes you need to make in yourself or in the world outside or combination of the two.  Explain how the Buddha's ideas changed the way people lived.

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Success Criteria: What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism in order? Which 2 ideas are common in both Hinduism and Buddhism? Why did the Buddha believe that people suffered in life? What did the Buddha believe was the best method to prevent suffering? Explain when a person can reach nirvana, according to the Buddha.