2. Developed in India and spread to China, Japan and Southeast Asia Developed in India and spread to China, Japan and Southeast Asia Founder: Siddhartha Gautama in the 500’s BCE Founder: Siddhartha Gautama in the 500’s BCE China Hawaii Utah

4. How did Buddha become Buddha? Siddhartha Guatama is born as a Hindu prince. He leaves home to find reason for suffering in life. He meditated under a Bodi tree He found the answer He became the Buddha, which means “Enlightened One”

5. Major Beliefs

6. 1. All life is suffering. 2. Suffering is caused by desire. 3. To eliminate suffering, eliminate desire 4. To overcome desire, follow the Eightfold Path. A. Four Noble Truths

7. B. Eightfold Path B. Eightfold Path (How to achieve nirvana) 1. 1. Right Views 2. 2. “ “ Speech 3. 3. “ “ Livelihood 4. 4. “ “ Mindfulness 5. “ “ Intentions 6. “ “ Conduct 7. “ “ Effort 8. “ “ Meditation

8. C. Nirvana - Perfection - Perfection -Happiness by following the 8 fold Path -Happiness by following the 8 fold Path -An escape reincarnation -An escape reincarnation - Enlightenment - Enlightenment

9. D. Sacred Text The Tripitaka or Three Baskets of Wisdom (Buddha’s teachings)

10. E. Religious Leader The Dalai Lama

11. F. Meditation How to free body and mind to achieve enlightenment

12. HinduismBuddhism Reincarnation Karma Meditation Dharma RejectsWorship of gods RejectsCastesystem WorshipManygods AcceptsCasteSystem In Comparison