b. Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism. SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE.

Hinduism and Buddhism

Siddhartha Gautama  Gautama Buddha, from the foothills of the Himalayas, founded a new religion.  Gautama born about 566 BC Borobudar Temple, Indonesia

Siddhartha Gautama  He saw for the first time in his protected environment, a sick person, an older person, and a dead person.  Gautama left a happy married life to discover the realm of life “where there is neither suffering or death.”

Buddha  He meditated and fasted. For 48 days he meditated in one place.  He believed he understood the cure for suffering and sorrow  He was now Buddha.

The Four Noble Truths at the heart of Buddhism: 1.All life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow. 2.The cause of suffering is the desire for things that are really illusions, such as riches, power and long life. 3.The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire. 4.The way to overcome desire is to follow the Eightfold Path

The Eightfold Path:  Right views  Right aspirations  Right speech  Right conduct  Right Livelihood  Right effort  Right mindfulness  Right contemplation

Buddhism  Final goal of Buddhism is nirvana, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.  Buddhism and Hinduism agree on karma, dharma, moksha and reincarnation.

Buddhism  They are different in that Buddhism rejects the priests of Hinduism, the formal rituals, and the caste system.  Buddha urged people to seek enlightenment through meditation.

Buddhism  Anyone can be a Buddhist monk, not just the wealthy.  Women were included  Nirvana could be reached in one lifetime.

Hinduism and Buddhism Compared SimilaritiesDifferences Hinduism and Buddhism  Karma  Dharma  Moksha  Reincarnation Buddhism rejects the priests of Hinduism, the formal rituals, and the caste system. Buddha urged people to seek enlightenment through meditation

Buddhism  Gradually Buddhism split into two parts, schools: –Theravada Buddhism. Closely followed Buddha’s original teachings. –Mahayana Buddhism. Made following Buddhism easier for the ordinary people.

Buddhism  Buddha preached in northern India and his teachings spread.  Buddhas followers gathered his teachings into the Tripitaka.  Buddhism declined in India, being swallowed up by Hinduism which made Buddha another Hindu god.