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Buddhism Mrs. Seabolt. Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama-founder of Buddhism Later called Buddha “Enlightened One” Not a god, but a preacher.

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1 Buddhism Mrs. Seabolt

2 Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama-founder of Buddhism Later called Buddha “Enlightened One” Not a god, but a preacher.

3 The Buddha

4 Buddhism Four Noble Truths 1. All life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow. 2. The cause of suffering is nonvirtue, or negative deeds and mindsets such as hatred or desire. 3. The only cure for suffering is to overcome nonvirtue. 4. The way to overcome nonvirtue is to follow the Eightfold Path.

5 Buddhism Eightfold Path 1. Right views 2. Right aspirations 3. Right speech 4. Right conduct 5. Right livelihood 6. Right effort 7. Right mindfulness 8. Right contemplation Nirvana-Union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth

6 Religion Buddhism Spread and is known as Zen in Japan Emphasizes self reliance Meditation Devotion to duty

7 Buddhism Symbols Wheel of Life- Reincarnation Lions-Strength and power Buddha's eyes

8 HinduismBuddhism Non-violence Karma Dharma Cycle of rebirth Focus on priests and the many gods and goddesses Non-violence Karma Dharma Cycle of rebirth Meditation Rejected caste system giving hope to all for the hope of Nirvana regardless of birth.

9 Buddhism Spreads Buddhist Monks or Missionaries left India and spread Buddhism. King Asoka of India became Buddhist and aided the spread. Buddhism splits Theravada-Sri Lanka, SE Asia Mahayana- China, Tibet, Korea, and Japan. Buddhism Declines in India

10 Buddhism


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