1. Verbal Prompt How are Judaism, Christianity and Islam connected?

2. Connected: South Asian Religions Hinduism and Buddhism are also connected.

3. Unit 4: South Asia Today’s Topic: Buddhism In your notes...

4. Buddhism: The Basics Created by Siddhartha Gautama around 563 BC in South Asia Siddhartha was a Hindu Buddhism and Hinduism share many beliefs but differ when it comes to some issues EX: Dharma & the Caste System Buddhists’ goal is to break the cycle of reincarnation, just in a different way than Hindus. The Dharma Wheel, a Symbol of Buddhism

5. The Buddha Siddhartha Gautama – founder of Buddhism Born in India in 566 B.C. Was a Hindu Born into the Kshatriya caste Lived a wealthy but sheltered life Left his life behind and became an Ascetic GOAL: Wanted to understand why people suffer and how to minimize it

6. Buddha’s Enlightenment Buddha’s enlightenment led him to understand suffering. Buddha means “enlightened one” How to end suffering: follow the “Middle Way” Don’t go to extremes. He began preaching throughout South Asia. Buddhism was born - 500s BC His followers became known as Buddhists.

7. Comparing Buddhism & Hinduism Buddhists still believe in reincarnation, karma and dharma. Disagree on Dharma Hindus: Dharma is based on one’s caste. Buddhists: Dharma is based on the Middle Way. The Dharma Wheel of Buddhism

8. Nirvana Following the Buddha’s teachings could lead to Nirvana. Nirvana – state of enlightenment that frees the soul from the cycle of reincarnation Hindus called this Moksha To achieve Nirvana? Follow the 4 Noble Truths and 8 Fold Path

9. 4 Noble Truths & 8 Fold Path To understand the 4 Noble Truths & 8 Fold Path (Middle Way), read and annotate packet. Be prepared to share and discuss.

10. Buddhism Splits Buddha died – 486 BCE Disciples disagreed on how to interpret the Buddha’s teachings. Main sects: Theravada & Mahayana Smaller Sects: Tibetan & Zen

11. Theravada Buddhism Southeastern Asia Individual is responsible for his/her salvation. No god can bring enlightenment. Follow Buddha’s example to get to Nirvana. Strict meditation  Monks

13. Mahayana Buddhism Northern/Eastern Asia Buddha was divine. Religious growth happens through helping others. Not based on the individual EX: Bodhisattva – compassionate being who will not enter Nirvana until others can go too More followers than Theravada