1. THE JOURNEY TO ENLIGHTENMENT BUDDHISM

2. THE JOURNEY OF SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA……. Founder of Buddhism: Siddhartha Gautama Was prophesized that he would either be a great king or a religious leader Was kept in his palace living a life of luxury until the age of 29 Left the palace and realized that many people suffer Desires lead to suffering

3. Siddhartha rejected palace life after seeing the suffering in the world. He went on a journey in search of ENLIGHTENMENT (Wisdom) 49 days of meditation and fasting lead him to his truths. Buddha – The Enlightened One.

4. BUDDHA’S BELIEFS Rejection of the Caste system! – Why is this appealing to poor Hindus? 4 Nobel truths: 1. Life is filled with suffering and sorrow 2. Desire and wants causes suffering 3. End desires to end suffering 4. Follow the 8-fold path

5. 8 FOLD PATH

6. NIRVANA When people end all desires, and therefore end suffering, they will reach Nirvana (eternal peace) If they don’t end all desires and still suffer, they will be reincarnated.