1. Buddhism

2. Buddhism

3. Prince Siddhartha GautamaBC
Born in Lumbini, Nepal as a Hindu
Born a prince to King Suddhodana
Protected life of happiness until 29

4. How it all happened…
Siddhartha’s shocking discovery & life as a hermit
The Middle Path provides the truth
The Truman Show

5. The Prince Returns Problems with Hinduism-
Reincarnation and the Wheel of Life
No escaping the stacked pancakes…
Nirvana, a Drop in the Ocean
The Prince Returns
Mudras

6. How to Get to Nirvana? THE 4 NOBLE TRUTHS 1. The World Is Evil
To live is to suffer
2. The Source of that evil lies in Desire
3. To eliminate Evil, eliminate Desire…
4. Lastly, even the desire to be!!!

7. Bodhisattva SHUT UP, BEN!!!

9. Buddhist Temple
The Tripitaka is the Buddhist Holy Book (40 Volumes)

10. Types of Buddhism Therevada Buddhism Mahayana Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
Zen Buddhism

11. Theravada Buddhism Mahayana Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism
The oldest school of Buddhism. A monastic life Focused on wisdom & meditation.
Buddhism for the masses. Tries to reduce suffering. Pray to the Bodhisattva
Led by the exiled Dalai Lama. Seeks individual path to Nirvana
Mahayana Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism

12. zen Buddhism ZEN BUDDHISM
Seeks sudden enlightenment [satori] through meditation, arriving at emptiness [sunyata].
Gardens, Tea & flower ceremony, Calligraphy
ZEN BUDDHISM

13. Relieve Stress & Meditate: Get a Mantra from a roshi
Ohm...mani...padme...hung...
Hail to the jewel in the lotus!

14. An explanation of Buddhism in Star Wars
And, if you want it…
An explanation of Buddhism in Star Wars