1. Buddhism

2. Siddhartha Gautama A rich nobleman from India

3. Siddhartha Gautama A Hindu Searches for the meaning of life

4. Siddhartha Gautama Meditates under a tree and discovers the truth of life and thus becomes the Buddha

5. Buddha Buddha says there are 4 noble truths. If you follow these truths you will have a life filled with bliss

6. Four Noble Truths 1.Everyone suffers

7. Four Noble Truths 1.Everyone suffers 2.Suffering is caused by desire

8. Four Noble Truths 1.Everyone suffers 2.Suffering is caused by desire 3.To end suffering you must end desire

9. Four Noble Truths 1.Everyone suffers 2.Suffering is caused by desire 3.To end suffering you must end desire 4.To end desire you must follow the Eightfold Path

10. The Eightfold Path A guide to correct meditation, eating, ethics, etc…

11. Buddhism is based on Hinduism Buddhism accepts the Hindu ideas of Karma, Dharma, Reincarnation.

12. Buddhism is based on Hinduism Buddhism rejects the many different gods of Hinduism and the caste system.

13. Nirvana The union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.

14. Tripitaka Also known as the “Three Baskets of Wisdom” The teachings of Buddha are collected in this book

15. Cultural Diffusion As Buddhism spread across Asia from India the appearance of Buddha changes –*telephone Indian BuddhaChinese Buddha

16. Two different sects develop 1.Theravada – follow the original teachings of Buddha 2.Mahayana – easier to follow - made Buddha into a god