Warm-up # 32 What kinds of things cause people to suffer? What kinds of things do people do in order to end suffering?

Buddhism Workbook pg. 9

Essential Question How are Hinduism and Buddhism the same and how are they different?

Size About 400 million followers World’s fastest growing religion Most live in Asia, but spread throughout the world Founded in India.

Founding Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) c. 400 BC  Hindu Prince (Brahmin) Grew up in the palace Little exposure to other castes.

Founding Legend Siddhartha leaves the palace and sees suffering, specifically old age, sickness, and poverty Realizes his status has not made him happy, leaves the palace for good and wanders seeking truth. No one or god could answer question of how to be happy. During meditation, receives flash of enlightenment that becomes the basics of the Buddhist faith

4 Noble Truths Believe in reincarnation (samsara)  Guiding principles 1. Life is suffering Believe in reincarnation (samsara) 2. Suffering is caused by desire 3. Ending desire will end suffering to reach enlightenment Nirvana: “blowing out” or “extinguishing” desire 4.The Eightfold Path is the way to end desire

Application Force or spirit behind all things Some Non-theistic Live a quiet, simple, life of meditation Some believe in god, but not essential for enlightenment  Force or spirit behind all things  Some Non-theistic Very self-reflective Many monks

Crash Course: Hinduism and Buddhist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5uqE3C9w&t=15s If there is not enough time start at 5:28 Stop at 8:00

Essential Question How are Hinduism and Buddhism the same and how are they different?