1. Cornell Notes through interaction and summary
BUDDHISM
Cornell Notes through interaction and summary

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Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama
Meditation Buddha
enlightenment
Four Noble Truths Eightfold Path

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4. What is Buddhism? Religion that originated in India
Re-create the drawing next to your notes :
Religion that originated in India
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama

5. Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
Wealthy prince
King wanted Siddhartha to be free from the bad in the world so kept him in the palace.
Siddhartha grew older and saw the bad anyway
He left to find to answer to fix the bad
Siddhartha tried many things that helped him question, but the best way
Meditation: practice of sitting quietly and clearing the mind of thought
Through meditation, Siddhartha found his answers and became, Buddha-the enlightened one

6. What are the Teachings of Buddha?
To live a peaceful life, then follow the Four Noble Truths:
Suffering is a part of life. Everyone Suffers
Suffering happens because people think material possessions can make them happy
If you stop craving material possessions, then you’ll be happy
There are things that will help you stop craving things

7. What is the Eightfold Path?
The path to achieve a peaceful and happy life
Eightfold Path teaches people how to change their speech, thoughts, and behavior to achieve happiness.
It also teaches the importance of meditation to ease suffering.
Next to these notes:
Connect how the eightfold path relates to your life.

8. Who could reach enlightenment?
Any person can become enlightened.
Enlightenment-to achieve a state of reducing or eliminating suffering.
Next to these notes: Write 3 questions you may still have about enlightenment.

9. What is the legacy of Buddha?
Lived to be 80 years old.
His followers helped to spread his teachings to other lands.
Famous king of India, Ashoka the Great helped spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia
Today, millions of people practice Buddhism

10. Summary of Cornell Notes:
Answer the Summary Question at the bottom of your notes:
What are the main points or key ideas of Buddhism?