1. Buddhism

2. The Four Noble Truths
Nirvana reached by following the Middle Way or the Eightfold Path
Life is full of suffering and sorrow
Caused by greed and desire for power, pleasure, and possessions
Suffering and sorrow will end when people reach Nirvana

3. Buddhism The Four Noble Truths:
Human life is full of suffering and sorrow
Suffering and sorrow are caused by people’s greedy desire for power, pleasure and possessions
Suffering and sorrow will end when people overcome their greed = Nirvana = enlightenment
People can overcome their greed and uncontrolled desires by adopting the Middle Way or Eightfold Path

4. Right View

5. Right View or Understanding:
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Human life is full of suffering and sorrow
Right View or Understanding:
The existence of suffering and pain due to greed and the desire for power, pleasure, and possessions
Everything is temporary and changes
There is no separate individual self—We are all part of one

6. Right View
Right Resolve

7. Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Human life is full of suffering and sorrow
2. Right Resolve or Determination:
Give up what is wrong and evil
Undertake what is good
Abandon thoughts having to do with bringing suffering to any being
Cultivate thoughts of loving kindness based on caring for others’ suffering and joy in others’ happiness

8. Right View
Right Resolve
Right Speech

9. The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Suffering and sorrow are caused by people’s greedy desire for power, pleasure and possessions
3. Right Speech:
Abstain from telling lies
Abstain from talk that brings harm or discredit to others

10. Buddhism The Eightfold Path or Middle Way: 3. Right Speech continued:
Abstain from talk that creates hatred or disharmony between individuals or groups
Abstain from harsh, rude, impolite or abusive language
Abstain from idle, useless, and foolish gossip
Practice kindly speech, meaningful speech, and harmonious speech

11. Right View
Right Resolve
Right Speech
Right Conduct

12. The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Suffering and sorrow are caused by people’s greedy desire for power, pleasure and possessions
4. Right Conduct or Action:
Abstain from dishonest dealings
Foster what is good, peaceful, and honorable
Do things that are moral and honest and that end suffering

13. Right View
Right Resolve
Right Speech
Right Conduct
Right Livelihood

14. The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Suffering and sorrow will end when people overcome their greed by reaching Nirvana
5. Right Livelihood:
Abstain from making your living from activities or occupations that bring harm and suffering to humans or animals

15. Right View
Right Resolve
Right Speech
Right Effort
Right Conduct
Right Livelihood

16. The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Suffering and sorrow will end when people overcome their greed by reaching Nirvana
6. Right Effort:
Foster good and prevent evil
Work on yourself—engage in self-improvement
Everything must be done with a sense of proper balance between trying too hard and not trying hard enough

17. Right View
Right Resolve
Right Speech
Right Mindfulness
Right Effort
Right Conduct
Right Livelihood

18. The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
People can overcome their greed and uncontrolled desires by adopting the Middle Way or Eightfold Path
7. Right Mindfulness:
Build right attention
Avoid whatever clouds your mental awareness
Systematically and intentionally develop awareness

19. Right View
Right Meditation
Right Resolve
Right Speech
Right Mindfulness
Right Effort
Right Conduct
Right Livelihood

20. The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path or Middle Way:
People can overcome their greed and uncontrolled desires by adopting the Middle Way or Eightfold Path
8. Right Concentration:
Developed by practicing meditation
Meditation must be done continuously
Meditation should include awareness of body, emotions, thought, and mind objects

21. Five Basic Precepts of Buddhism:
Abstain from killing living beings—practice love
Abstain from taking the not-given—practice generosity and giving
Abstain from sexual misconduct—practice contentment
Abstain from false speech—practice truthfulness
Abstain from taking intoxicating substances—practice awareness and mental clarity

22. Buddhism