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2. Background Developed in India Developed in India Spread through trade to China, Japan and Southeast Asia Spread through trade to China, Japan and Southeast Asia Founder: Siddhartha Gautama in the 500’s BCE Founder: Siddhartha Gautama in the 500’s BCE

3. Origin Flow Map 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”

4. Tree Map Main Ideas Four Noble Truths 1. 1.All life is suffering. 2. 2.Suffering is caused by desire. 3. 3.To eliminate suffering, eliminate desire 4. 4.To overcome desire, follow the Eightfold Path. Eightfold Path 1. 1.Right Views 2. 2. “ “ Speech 3. 3.“ “ Livelihood 4. 4.“ “ Mindfulness 5. 5. “ “ Intentions 6. 6.“ “ Conduct 7. 7.“ “ Effort 8. 8.“ “ Meditation Believe in: Reincarnation Karma Dharma Nirvana - Perfection -Happiness by following the 8 fold Path -An escape reincarnation - Enlightenment

5. What’s the difference? Buddhism rejects: – –A single god – –Many Hindu gods and goddesses – –The Caste System Any social class can reach nirvana Caste System

6. Important Info Sacred Text ––T––Tripitaka or Three Baskets of Wisdom Buddha’s teachings Religious Leader ––T––The Dalai Lama Meditation ––F––Free the body and mind to achieve enlightenment