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5/11 Take out your spiral. Who is this?

Buddhism

Religions in Europe, Asia, and Africa Major religions in Europe, Africa, and Asia

Buddhism

Buddhism Comes from South Asia (India) about 500 B.C., then DIFFUSED to other parts of Asia 4th largest religion Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (known as Buddha) rejected the Hindu idea of caste

Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 BCE) Born in NE India (Nepal). Raised in great luxury to be a king. At 29 he rejected his luxurious life to seek enlightenment and the source of suffering. Lived a strict, life for 6 yrs. Rejecting this extreme, sat in meditation, and found nirvana. Became “The Enlightened One,” at 35.

4 Noble Truths 1. There is suffering in this life. 2. There is suffering because of selfish, evil desires. 3. To end suffering, you must do away with selfish, evil desires. 4. To get rid of selfish desires, you must follow the 8 Fold Path.

What is the fundamental cause of all suffering? Desire! Therefore, extinguish the self, don’t obsess about oneself.

Buddhism Beliefs The Eightfold Path

BuddhisT Beliefs Buddhists believe in reincarnation After many cycles of reincarnation, a person might achieve Nirvana- freedom from suffering

1. Abstain from killing living beings; 2 1. Abstain from killing living beings; 2. Abstain from taking that which not given; 3. Abstain from sexual misconduct; 4. Abstain from false speech; 5. Abstain from distilled substances that confuse the mind. (Alcohol and Drugs)

1. Act with Loving-kindness; 2. Be open hearted and generous; 3 1. Act with Loving-kindness; 2. Be open hearted and generous; 3. Practice stillness, simplicity and contentment; 4. Speak with truth, clarity and peace; 5. Live with mindfulness.

Today, Buddhism is mostly practiced in Tibet, Vietnam, Thailand…among other parts of East and SE Asia There are several branches of Buddhism

Buddha – 19c Thailand

Where is Tibet?

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14th Dalai Lama as a boy

The Dalai Lama

Nobel Peace Prize recipient- 1989

The Potola in Lhasa, Tibet

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