BUDDHISM Origin: northern India 360 million followers Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (aka the Buddha)

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Hinduism Buddhism No single founder Ultimate god is Brahman

Advertisements

Religion in Ancient India. Buddhism Founder Siddhartha Gautama –a prince around 540 BC –member of Kshatriya caste –was originally a Hindu.

The Middle Way of Wisdom & Compassion

1 WEEK 5: INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM DR. DORIS R. JAKOBSH.

Religions of South Asia Buddhism in the Subcontinent.

Ancient India Packet Page 5

Hinduism and Buddhism Global Studies 9 Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Bernier.

Buddhism Developed in India – Spread to other parts of Asia Approx. 2,500 years old Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

Buddhism… The “middle way of wisdom and compassion” 2500 year old

Essential Questions According to Buddha, how do you overcome the desire for things like riches? What is nirvana? Who founded Buddhism and Hinduism? What.

Buddhism Competency Goal 12 The learner will assess the influence of major religions, ethical beliefs, and values on cultures in Asia.

Buddhism The Middle Way of Wisdom & Compassion Objectives: To be able to identify the historical roots of Buddhism To be able to explain the key components.

Hinduism Cannot be traced back to one founder

Belief Systems Aim: Why would a society (civilization) have a Polytheistic Belief System? Do Now: In your notebooks, Define; Polytheism Mr. BETA.

The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism By: Bailey Parish.

What do we already know about Buddhism?. Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

Hinduism and Buddhism Chapter 3 Section 2.

BUDDHISM. How it Began -Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) was born around the 6 th Century (566) B.C.E. -Buddha did not want to follow his fathers footsteps.

Buddhism… The “middle way of wisdom and compassion” A 2500 years Began in India Spread throughout the Far East 300 million followers Based on the teachings.

Buddhism. History of Buddhism  380 million Buddhists worldwide  4 th largest religion in world  Started by Siddhartha Gautama: 525 BC in India Born.

Unit 1 Introduction to World Civilizations and New Ideas Sub Unit 2 Introduction to World Religions Lesson 9 Buddhism Follows BUDDHA.

Who was the Buddha? Born Siddhartha Gautama – of noble caste in India, 563 B.C.E. Raised in great luxury to be a king Empathy for the suffering of others;

1 Hinduism Reincarnation Karma – The Force generated by a person’s actions that determine how the person will be reborn in the next life. Dharma – Divine.

Buddhism. The Life of Siddhartha Gautama Born an Indian prince. Raised in luxury and protected from outside world. Left palace and sees the “Four Passing.

1 By: Chris Orlando. 2 IS BUDDHISM A RELIGION? REVIEW: WHAT WAS OUR CLASSROOM DEFNITION OF “RELIGION”?

B. Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism. SSWH2 The student will identify the major.

Buddhism Mr. Johnson. Buddhism 16.1  Began in India  Based on the teachings of Buddha, “Awakened One”  Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) lived from 563 to.

Buddhism… The “middle way of wisdom and compassion” A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the Far East A.

Buddhism Ms. Catsos World History. Buddhism… A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout Asia A philosophy, religion,

And the 8-Fold Path to Enlightenment

Developed in India and spread to China, Japan and Southeast Asia Developed in India and spread to China, Japan and Southeast Asia Founder: Siddhartha.

1 BUDDHISM The religion of Enlightenment. 2 IS BUDDHISM A RELIGION? NO ‘GOD-NOTION’ NO CREATOR NO ULTIMATE REALITY TO WORSHIP.

Buddhism Buddha’s Teachings People go through lifetimes in a cycle of birth and death, creating situation which create consequences. People must free.

11 December 2015 Buddhism – How it started, why, and basic beliefs.  Bellringer – What are 2 “criticisms” one might make about the caste system in Hinduism?

 According to Buddha, how do you overcome the desire for things like riches?  What is nirvana?  Who founded Buddhism and Hinduism?  What is reincarnation?

The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, & The Five Precepts

 According to Buddha, how do you overcome the desire for things like riches?  What is nirvana?  Who founded Buddhism and Hinduism?  What is reincarnation?

Hinduism. Very complicated because … It blends ancient Aryan religions with the ancient religions of other groups in India It also continues to grow and.

Buddhism: the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment AP Language and Composition Ms. Moss.

China Hawaii Utah. Background Developed in India Developed in India Spread through trade to China, Japan and Southeast Asia Spread through trade to China,

Buddhism Grade 6 Social Studies.

Buddhism. Buddhism… The “middle way of wisdom and compassion” Major world religion based on the teachings of Siddartha Gautama. The Buddha A 2500 year.

Buddhism "One thing I teach: suffering and the end of suffering. It is just ill and the ceasing of ill that I proclaim." -- The Buddha.

Buddhism Symbol- wheel of life 8 fold path Continuous cycle of rebirth.

Bell Ringer Music (First 5 Minutes) Questions 1. Different styles of music are used for different purposes.

JORDAN,DAISY, SOPHIE, GEORGIE Buddhism. Key Facts 2,500 years old 376 million followers worldwide Over 150,000 Buddhists in Britain No belief in a personal.

IS BUDDHISM A RELIGION? NO ‘GOD-NOTION’ NO CREATOR

BUDDHISM Origin: northern India 360 million followers

Hinduism - Buddhism Religions of India and China

Buddhism Religions of South Asia.

Chapter 6 Buddhism Section 3: Beliefs and Practices

Ms. Catsos World History

BUDDHISM Origin: northern India 360 million followers

BUDDHISM Vocabulary.

Buddhism Basics.

Buddhism Graphic Organizer

Two Major Religions from India

SSWH2b- Explain impact of Buddhism

Hinduism & Buddhism.

Buddhism Global Studies I.

Buddhism Grade 6 Social Studies.

Origins of Buddhism 1. What was the Buddha’s original name?

Buddhism Chapter 6, Section 4 Pg

Presentation transcript:

BUDDHISM Origin: northern India 360 million followers Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (aka the Buddha)

Buddhism, continued Buddha: literally means “one who has awakened”; the enlightened one. Purpose: to find the middle way, rejecting the extremes in an effort to achieve nirvana.

Buddhism, cont. Believe in … Reincarnation (cycle of birth, death, and rebirth) Nirvana (achieving peace of one’s mind and body, union with the universe, release from the cycle of rebirth)

Buddhism, cont. Do NOT believe in… Prayer, Eternal life in a heaven or hell God/God’s The need for a personal savior Formal rituals

Buddhism cont’d Believe the FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS All life is suffering Suffering is caused by desire To eliminate suffering, eliminate desire To eliminate desire follow the eightfold path

Buddhism, cont. Follow the Eightfold Path to achieve the middle way: Right understanding Right thinking Right speech Conduct Livelihood Effort Mindfulness Concentration

Buddhism, cont. Teach that DESIRE causes suffering. NIRVANA can be achieved if desire can be overcome and one can lead a life without pain and suffering.

8 1) RIGHT UNDERSTANDING Understanding reality through the Four Noble Truths Seeing through illusions

9 2) RIGHT THOUGHT/MOTIVES Uncover ‘unwholesome’ emotional roots that guide our thinking Discover and weed out Only then do we become free from self-centredness

10 3) RIGHT SPEECH VS. - Vain talk, gossip, harsh words, lying Communication must further truth and harmony Including ‘self-talk’: “May you be well and happy today…”

4) RIGHT ACTION FIVE RULES OF MORAL CONDUCT: 1) DO NOT DESTROY LIFE 2) DO NOT STEAL 3) AVOID SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 4) DO NOT LIE 5) DO NOT USE INTOXICANTS ABOVE ALL: ALL ACTIONS SHOULD BE BASED ON CLEAR UNDERSTANDING

12 5) RIGHT LIVELIHOOD How one makes their living One’s work should not harm others

13 6) RIGHT EFFORT Refers to the constant effort that must be put into achieving these goals IT TAKES EFFORT!

7) RIGHT MINDFULNESS The way to liberation is through the mind “CHECK YOUR MIND BE ON GUARD PULL YOURSELF OUT LIKE AN ELEPHANT FROM THE MUD.”

8) RIGHT MEDITATION Applying mental discipline to quiet the mind THE MIND IS SUBTLE, INVISIBLE, AND TREACHEROUS USE SKILFUL MEANS TO SEE AND UNDERSTAND ITS NATURE

16 KARMA: What comes around, goes around. CAUSE OF NEXT LIFE = KARMA