1. { Buddhism By: Whitney Lucas & Kate Skrade

2.  Siddhartha Gautama  Born in the 5 th century  Born a prince  Gautama became enlightened  “The Buddha” or “The Awakened One”  Small town of Sarnath  Arhat Origin of Buddhism

4.  Follows three main traditions  Buddhism began to spread Southwards from its place of origin  Also moved Northwards  Previously died out  Modern Times  Three Main Schools Diffusion of Buddhism

6. Common Practices  Vinaya  Strict code of conduct  Food  Dana  Act of Generosity  Funeral Practices

7.  In Most Religions, a marriage is taken before God.  There is no “God” in Buddhism  Affirmation of the couple’s commitment  Buddha did not prescribe a form of marriage service Marriage

8. Why do Buddhists Chant?  Writing was not common  Written down on Ola (Palm) leaves  Teachings are preserved in the ancient Pali Language  Today’s Practices  Tipitaka  Three Baskets  Vinaya Pitaka  Disciplinary rules for monks  Sutta Pitaka  Discourses  Abhidhamma Pitaka  Higher Teachings

9.  Most important alms giving ceremony of the Buddhist year  Over 2,500 years  Marks the end of the annual Rains Retreat, or Vassa  Sangha Monks and Nuns  How did the Kathina Festival Originate? The Festival of Kathina

10. Noble Eightfold Path  Way Taught by Buddha  Known as the Middle Path  Right Understanding  Right Thought  Right Speech  Right View  Right Livelihood  Right Action  Right Mindfulness  Right Concentration

11. 1. Life means suffering 2. The origin of suffering is attachment 3. The cessation of suffering is attainable 4. The path to the cessation of suffering The Four Noble Truths

12. 1) Harming Living beings 2) Taking things not freely given 3) Sexual Misconduct 4) False speech 5) Intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness The Precepts

13. 1) Taking untimely meals 2) Dancing, singing, music and watching grotesque mime 3) Use of garlands, perfumes and personal adornment 4) Use of high seats 5) Accepting gold or silver The Precepts Continued..

14.  The greatest achievement is selflessness.  The greatest worth is self-mastery.  The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.  The greatest precept is continual awareness.  The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.  The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways.  The greatest magic is transmuting the passions.  The greatest generosity is non-attachment.  The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind.  The greatest patience is humility.  The greatest effort is not concerned with results.  The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go.  The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances. About Buddhism…

15. Holy Places of Buddhism  Lumbini  “The Buddha” was born at this site  Bodhgaya  “The Buddha” attained enlightenment & became “The Buddha ”  Sarnath  “The Buddha” met his five disciples and delivered his firs sermon  Kushinara  “The Buddha” Died here

16. Conflicts of Buddhism  Colombo, Sri Lanka  The Buddha intervened in a fight between two clans  Unrest still remains  Recent clash between Buddhist and Muslim  Destruction of the Quran  Thailand  Muslim rebels have been involved in a bloody insurgency In Southern Thailand  A country that is 95% Buddhist  Tibet  Country was annexed by Chinese Communists in late 1950s

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