1. Buddhism Originated over 2,500 years ago Siddhartha Gotama  The Buddha Seen as a philosophy or way of life, not a religion  No belief in a personal god Over 300 million followers

2. Famous Buddhists? Phil Jackson Orlando Bloom Tina Turner Richard Gere

3. The Four Noble Truths First Noble Truth: Life is suffering Second Noble Truth: Suffering is caused by craving and desire Third Noble Truth: Suffering can be overcome & happiness can be attained Fourth Noble Truth: Following the 8-Fold Path is the way to end suffering

4. 8-Fold Path Wisdom 1. Right Understanding – Accepting Buddhist teachings  Practice them & judge their validity; do not follow blindly 2. Right Intention – commitment to promote right attitudes and rid themselves of qualities that are wrong or immoral.

5. 8-Fold Path Ethical Conduct 3. Right Speech – speaking truthfully  Avoiding gossip, slander, and abusive speech 4. Right Action – Behaving peacefully and harmoniously 5. Right Livelihood – Avoid making a living in ways that cause harm to others  Meat production; dealing in weapons, drugs, alcohol

6. Meditation & Mental Development 6. Right Effort – Promoting positive states of mind 7. Right Mindfulness – Developing awareness of the body, states of mind, sensations 8. Right Concentration – Developing mental focus necessary for awareness

7. How could you use the 8-Fold Path? Think of how you could utilize the 8-Fold Path in your daily life.  Draw one picture for each, representing how each step could be acted out.  8 pictures total!  Explain how each of your drawings connects to the step being depicted.  1-3 sentences for each picture.

8. Buddhist Practices Mantras & prayer Meditation  Multiple forms  Mindfulness of Breathing and Loving Kindness Meditation  Attempting to reach Nirvana  Break from the desires and suffering of the world