Buddhism
Buddha The man who became known as Buddha was born in 563 BC and was the prince named Siddhartha Gautama
Immovable Spot Bodhi Tree
Buddha’s daily life
Basic Beliefs
Reincarnation People are reborn after dying. In reincarnation, the individual may recur repeatedly. In rebirth, a person does not necessarily return to Earth as the same entity ever again.
Nirvana Texts released from the cycle of rebirth.
Connections to Hinduism? 9 th Avatar What else?
The Four Noble Truths 1. Life is suffering. 2. All suffering is caused by tanha (personal desires) 3. Tanha can be overcome. 4. The way to overcome it is through the eightfold path.
The Eightfold Path 1. Right knowledge 2.Right intent 3.Right speech 4.Right conduct 5.Right livelihood 6.Right effort 7.Right mindfulness 8.Right concentration
Other religions Buddhists believe you can have more than one religion
Pagodas
Buddha statues
The Dalai Lama Believed to be the reincarnation of Avalokiteśvara, embodiment of all the compassion of the buddhas The 14 th Dalai Lama is currently serving Upon the death of the Dalai Lama, the monks go in search of his reincarnation. Proof of this usually comes from a child being familiar with the previous Dalai Lama
Buddhist monks
The 14 th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso
Compare HinduismBuddhism Dharma Death Founder/deities Areas of influence Are Hinduism and Buddhism more similar or different? Explain.