Buddhism

The Four Noble Truths Nirvana reached by following the Middle Way or the Eightfold Path Life is full of suffering and sorrow Caused by greed and desire for power, pleasure, and possessions Suffering and sorrow will end when people reach Nirvana

Buddhism The Four Noble Truths: Human life is full of suffering and sorrow Suffering and sorrow are caused by people’s greedy desire for power, pleasure and possessions Suffering and sorrow will end when people overcome their greed = Nirvana = enlightenment People can overcome their greed and uncontrolled desires by adopting the Middle Way or Eightfold Path

Right View

Right View or Understanding: Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Human life is full of suffering and sorrow Right View or Understanding: The existence of suffering and pain due to greed and the desire for power, pleasure, and possessions Everything is temporary and changes There is no separate individual self—We are all part of one

Right View Right Resolve

Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Human life is full of suffering and sorrow 2. Right Resolve or Determination: Give up what is wrong and evil Undertake what is good Abandon thoughts having to do with bringing suffering to any being Cultivate thoughts of loving kindness based on caring for others’ suffering and joy in others’ happiness

Right View Right Resolve Right Speech

The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Suffering and sorrow are caused by people’s greedy desire for power, pleasure and possessions 3. Right Speech: Abstain from telling lies Abstain from talk that brings harm or discredit to others

Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: 3. Right Speech continued: Abstain from talk that creates hatred or disharmony between individuals or groups Abstain from harsh, rude, impolite or abusive language Abstain from idle, useless, and foolish gossip Practice kindly speech, meaningful speech, and harmonious speech

Right View Right Resolve Right Speech Right Conduct

The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Suffering and sorrow are caused by people’s greedy desire for power, pleasure and possessions 4. Right Conduct or Action: Abstain from dishonest dealings Foster what is good, peaceful, and honorable Do things that are moral and honest and that end suffering

Right View Right Resolve Right Speech Right Conduct Right Livelihood

The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Suffering and sorrow will end when people overcome their greed by reaching Nirvana 5. Right Livelihood: Abstain from making your living from activities or occupations that bring harm and suffering to humans or animals

Right View Right Resolve Right Speech Right Effort Right Conduct Right Livelihood

The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Suffering and sorrow will end when people overcome their greed by reaching Nirvana 6. Right Effort: Foster good and prevent evil Work on yourself—engage in self-improvement Everything must be done with a sense of proper balance between trying too hard and not trying hard enough

Right View Right Resolve Right Speech Right Mindfulness Right Effort Right Conduct Right Livelihood

The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: People can overcome their greed and uncontrolled desires by adopting the Middle Way or Eightfold Path 7. Right Mindfulness: Build right attention Avoid whatever clouds your mental awareness Systematically and intentionally develop awareness

Right View Right Meditation Right Resolve Right Speech Right Mindfulness Right Effort Right Conduct Right Livelihood

The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: People can overcome their greed and uncontrolled desires by adopting the Middle Way or Eightfold Path 8. Right Concentration: Developed by practicing meditation Meditation must be done continuously Meditation should include awareness of body, emotions, thought, and mind objects

Five Basic Precepts of Buddhism: Abstain from killing living beings—practice love Abstain from taking the not-given—practice generosity and giving Abstain from sexual misconduct—practice contentment Abstain from false speech—practice truthfulness Abstain from taking intoxicating substances—practice awareness and mental clarity

Buddhism