1. Mark Holzwarth and Kaylee Via

2. PART 1 BACKGROUND

3. Important Words Part 1 Vinaya- Disciplinary rules for the order. Dhamma- Parts of his teachings Buddha Vacana- Word of the Buddha

4. Background Founded 520 BCE Founded in Northern India Founded by Siddharta Guatama Main part is nirvana and you reach them by following eightfold path

5. Siddartha Gautama When he was 29, he ventured outside the palace 4 times. The first time he saw an old man, next a sick man, then a corpse. Finally a wandering holy man who seemed at peace with himself. He understood that every living thing experiences old age, sickness, and death and only religion can free you. He decided to spend his life looking for religious truth.

6. Siddhartha Guatama Siddhartha wandered through India for 6 years seeking enlightenment. He tried debating with religious seekers. He starved himself by eating 6 rice grains a day. He finally meditated under a fig tree for 49 days and he became enlightened. He was then called the Buddah.

7. Buddhism Fourth largest religion in the world Religion is found in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, and the United States The fractions are Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana The leader is the Buddha, they worship in a temple.

8. Buddhism (cont.) Human nature: There is no self or soul called kahandas. Purpose of life: Theravada - Become an arhat, escape the cycle of rebirth, and attain nirvana. Mahayana - Become a bodhisattva then help others attain enlightenment. Afterlife: Rebirth or nirvana. Nirvana is seen simply as the cessation of suffering by some and as a heavenly paradise by others. The holidays Vary by region, but sometimes include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, and the lunar quarters.

9. Three kinds of Buddhism Theravada Vajrayana Mahayana

10. Theravada Siddhartha Guatama was the first person to practice Theravada First form of Buddhism Officially formed in the 3 rd century BCE during the 3 rd Council. “Doctrine of the Elders” Pali is main language

11. Vajrayana Formed in India in the 4 th century CE One can reach enlightenment in one lifetime

12. Mahayana All can obtain enlightenment Developed into Zen Buddhism Formed in the 2 nd Century CE

13. Four Noble Truths Life has much suffering and sorrow People’s desires lead to suffering To end suffering you must end desires You must follow the eightfold path to reach the end of suffering

14. PART 2 SPREAD

15. Japanese Buddhism Buddhism arrived in Japan in the 6 th century and was solidified in the 7 th century Zen Buddhism was developed off of Mahayana Zen Buddhism was formed in China in the 5 th century and was called Chan Buddhism. Chan Buddhism came to Japan and became Zen Buddhism

16. Chinese Buddhism Developed Chan Buddhism in the 5 th century Was developed by an Indian monk in China Founded by Bodhidarma, an Indian monk in China

17. Korean Buddhism

18. US Buddhism

19. Indian Buddhism

20. Woman in Buddhism

21. Monks v. Lays

22. Monastic Life: Food then and now

23. Koans

24. Bibliography www.japan-guide.com/e/e2055.html asiasociety.org/countries-history/religions- philosophies/buddhism-japan viewonbuddhism.org/india.html http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/fastfacts.htm http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhism- facts/index.html http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bullitt/theravad a.html http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma3/theramaya.html http://www.enotes.com/history-fact-finder/religion/what- zen-buddhism