BUDDHISM
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Hindu Faith
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Wanted to see the world Saw suffering
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Wanted to see the world Saw suffering Became an Ascetic
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Protected prince Wanted to see the world Saw suffering Became an Ascetic “The Buddha” - Enlightened One
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Rejected the Caste System No priests to lead rituals
Buddhism Four Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering
Buddhism Four Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions
Buddhism Four Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions Cure: Overcome Desire
Buddhism Four Noble Truths All life is pain and suffering Cause of suffering: Desire for Illusions Cure: Overcome Desire Overcome: Eightfold Path
NIRVANA
Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler? ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 BCE Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler?
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc The strongest of all Maurya Emperors Many bloody battles to expand territories Extended Rule over most of India
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Kalinga Campaign Estimated over 100,000 lives were lost
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Kalinga Campaign Estimated over 100,000 lives were lost Asoka felt no victory Changed his style of rule
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Asoka converted to Buddhism Encouraged religious toleration
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Asoka converted to Buddhism Encouraged religious toleration Dhamma - according to this policy, if everyone and everything tried to carry out its role, the universe will function harmoniously.
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Began to improve his Empire: Built Buddhist Temples Schools Dug wells
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Began to improve his Empire: Built Buddhist Temples Schools Dug wells Built roads throughout the Empire Shade trees and built rest houses for tired travelers.
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Built huge columns, or edicts, carved with Buddhist teachings all over India.
King of the Mauryan Empire ASOKA King of the Mauryan Empire 270 bc Built huge columns, or edicts, carved with Buddhist teachings all over India. Missionaries throughout Asia