Buddhism Dara Pajouhafsar Gavin Homrighausen

Origin Buddhism was founded in 534 BC in Lambini in modern day Nepal Buddhism was founded in 534 BC in Lambini in modern day Nepal

Diffusion of Buddhism -Spread all around Asia -Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Indo- China, etc. -Spread by followers of Buddhism -Didn’t try to convert people, rather offered a philosophy

Diffusion Map

Buddhism Text Different Texts -Sutras (possibly actual words of Buddha) -Tripitaka (part of Sutras) -Tibetan Book of the Dead (Tibetan text)

Major Beliefs 4 Noble Truths 1-Life means suffering 2-The origin of suffering is attachment 3-The cessation of suffering is attainable 4-There is a path to the cessation of suffering (Eightfold Path)

Major Beliefs Cont. Eightfold Path Wisdom 1-Right View 2-Right Intention Ethical Conduct 3-Right Speech 4-Right Action 5-Right Livelihood Mental Development 6-Right Effort 7-Right Mindfulness 8-Right Concentration

Major Beliefs Cont. Creation story Creation story Born a prince, the Buddha (then Siddhartha Gautama) ventured outside the walls of the palace and saw 4 what became known as the 4 sights(an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a holy man who appeared to be at peace) which inspired him to seek peace. He eventually decided to sit in meditation until he was enlightened which he did and spent his whole life professing his learning's.

Major Beliefs Cont. How is one saved The closest thing in Buddhism to being saved is achieving nirvana which is essentially being free from suffering. This can be done by extensive meditating.

Major Beliefs Cont. Rules - Don’t kill -Don’t steal -No sexual assault -Don’t lie -Don’t drink/take drugs -Eat at noon only sunrise (More of a monk thing) -Live humbly

Major Beliefs Cont. Is it related to another faith Is it related to another faith –Many people who claim a religion still follow some of the practices of Buddhism so it could technically exist with most if not all belief systems. However, the Buddha said that other gods were angels that may help good Buddhists but were not a path to religion because they themselves need instruction. –Hinduism ( primary differences) Rituals are discouraged Rituals are discouraged No caste system No caste system The Buddha redefined the word "Brahman" which deviated from Hinduism The Buddha redefined the word "Brahman" which deviated from Hinduism

Major Beliefs Cont. After death One of 2 things happen to a person, either reincarnated and reborn or person achieves Nirvana (similar to heaven)

Buddhism Conflicts -First few centuries of Buddhism in China, Taoists and Buddhists had conflict. Eventually settled after centuries. -Sri Lanka – Conflicts between Buddhists and Hindus -Burma – Conflicts between Buddhists and Christians