1. Wednesday – December 4, 2013 Mr. Lombardi Do Now: What in life do you desire? Describe your life if you had to live without desire and temptation. Aim: How did Buddhism become a major world religion?

2. Hinduism

3. 1.Four Noble Truths – the main teachings of Buddha: (1) all life is suffering, (2) the cause of suffering is temptation, (3) this temptation can be destroyed, (4) the means to this is the Eightfold Path. 2.Dukkah – suffering. 3.Eightfold Path – eight steps followed by Buddhists to eliminate suffering. 4.Nirvana – union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth. 5.stuppa – large dome-like Buddhist shrine. 6.fasting – to eat only sparingly or of certain kinds of food. 7.meditation – extended religious thought.

4. Activity Partner A reads/answers questions for the Document 1 and Document 3. Partner B reads/answers questions for Document 2 and Document 4. Share information with your partner.

5. Cultural Diffusion: The Spread of Buddhism

6. Cultural Diffusion in Asia: The Silk Road

7. Summary 1.How did Buddhism maintain order in society? 2.How did Buddhism become a major world religion? 3.How can we compare and contrast Buddhism to Hinduism?

8. Activity #2 Find a new partner. Complete the handout, How did Buddhism Become a Major World Religion?.

9. REVIEW RegentsPrep

10. 1. Which of the following beliefs is shared by Hindus and Buddhists? (1) Everyone should have the same social status. (2) Material wealth is a sign of blessing of the gods. (3) People should pray five times a day. (4) The soul can be reincarnated.

11. 2. Which of the following beliefs is most closely associated with the teachings of Buddha? (1) People are born into a specific caste. (2) People can overcome their desires by following the Eight Fold Path. (3) Followers must fast during Ramadan. (4) Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.