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Buddhism
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Origins 600 BCE Southeast Asia
Siddhartha became enlightened (Buddha) under the Bodhi tree. Buddha – Vishnu avatar in Hinduism, conflicts over whether or not he was a Hindu
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Where Practiced? East and SE Asia
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Important People Buddha aka – Siddhartha Gautama sangha - monks & nuns
bodhisattva Dalai Lama
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Buddha aka – Siddhartha Gautama
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sanga – monks and nuns
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bodhisattva
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Important People Dalai Lama
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Sects Thereveda - individual Mahayana – with help from others
Differences are based in how they believe one should achieve enlightenment Thereveda - individual Mahayana – with help from others
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Traditions/Worship/Celebrations
Vesak – Buddha Day (life, death, enlightenment) O-bon – celebrates ancestors
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Texts & Language Sutras Tripitaka – Three Baskets language varies
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Places of Worship Temple Shrine – prayer at home
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Basic Beliefs Karma Dharma – laws of Buddhism Reincarnation
Nirvana – no more suffering or rebirth Four Noble Truths – suffering is part of life, caused by desire, it can end if you follow the Eightfold Path. Eightfold Path – right: understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration
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Sacred Sites Bodh Gaya – pilgrimage location, where Siddhartha achieved enlightenment stupas & pagodas
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…also sacred Bodhi tree Lotus flower
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