Mark Holzwarth and Kaylee Via

Background Founded 520 BCE Founded in Northern India Founded by Siddharta Guatama Main part is nirvana and you reach them by following eightfold path

Siddartha Gautama When he was 29, he ventured outside the palace 4 times. The first time he saw an old man, next a sick man, then a corpse. Finally a wandering holy man who seemed at peace with himself. He understood that every living thing experiences old age, sickness, and death and only religion can free you. He decided to spend his life looking for religious truth.

Siddhartha Guatama Siddhartha wandered through India for 6 years seeking enlightenment. He tried debating with religious seekers. He starved himself by eating 6 rice grains a day. He finally meditated under a fig tree for 49 days and he became enlightened. He was then called the Buddah.

Buddhism Fourth largest religion in the world Religion is found in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, and the United States The fractions are Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana The leader is the Buddha, they worship in a temple.

Buddhism (cont.) Human nature: There is no self or soul called kahandas. Purpose of life: Theravada - Become an arhat, escape the cycle of rebirth, and attain nirvana. Mahayana - Become a bodhisattva then help others attain enlightenment. Afterlife: Rebirth or nirvana. Nirvana is seen simply as the cessation of suffering by some and as a heavenly paradise by others. The holidays Vary by region, but sometimes include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, and the lunar quarters.

Important Words Part 1 Vinaya- Disciplinary rules for the order. Dhamma- Parts of his teachings Buddha Vacana- Word of the Buddha

Three kinds of Buddhism Theravada Vajrayana Mahayana

Theravada Siddhartha Guatama was the first person to practice Theravada First form of Buddhism Officially formed in the 3 rd century BCE during the 3 rd Council. “Doctrine of the Elders” Pali is main language

Vajrayana Formed in India in the 4 th century CE One can reach enlightenment in one lifetime

Mahayana All can obtain enlightenment Developed into Zen Buddhism Formed in the 2 nd Century CE

Four Noble Truths Life has much suffering and sorrow People’s desires lead to suffering To end suffering you must end desires You must follow the eightfold path to reach the end of suffering