Today’s Vocab 8 Fold Path: Steps a Buddhist must follow to reach Enlightenment 4 Noble Truths:4 main ideas of Buddhism Nirvana: End goal for all Buddhists and form of enlightenment (perfect understanding) 5 Precepts: Main rules to live by for all Buddhists

Warm up? What would it take for you to give up all of your possessions, and leave your home and family?

Buddhism

Founder: Siddartha Gautama (aka Buddha) Life Facts: Born into Hindu Warrior Caste Ideas: Thru a journey which involved meditation he came up with the 8th Fold Path and 4 Noble Truths

Is Buddha a God? Depends… Mahayana (Branch) Yes, Buddha is a God Theraveda (Original) No, Buddha is a Teacher

Four Noble Truths Life is Suffering Suffering is caused by Desire In order to end Suffering you must end Desire The way to end desire is to follow the Eight Fold Path

Goal of Buddhism Nirvana Release from selfishness and pain Similar to Moksha but can be reached in 1 lifetime

Effects on Lifestyle 5 Precepts Do not harm living things Do not steal Avoid over stimulation Do not say unkind things No Drugs/Alcohol

Eight Fold Path Right Speech Don’t curse, offend people, no gossip, don’t lie Right Action Don’t harm, cheat, kill, steal Right Work Don’t have a job that includes sex, drugs, crime, harm of other things Right Thought No greedy thoughts, don’t take drugs that will cloud your thoughts Right Meditation (concentration) Prayer, meditation, yoga Right Mindfulness Be aware of your thoughts, actions, and speech, & the effects they have Right Effort Don’t desire things Right View Know the 4 Noble Truths

Closing? Hinduism Buddhism