1. Understanding Different Cultures… Buddhism

2. After Viewing: Students will understand the basic ideas related to Buddhism Students will understand the idea of reincarnation. Students will understand the 8 Fold Path and the 4 Noble Truths…

3. To begin with… How many of you have any idea about Buddhism? What do you know? How do you know it?

4. To begin with some more… Buddha was not fat. Just so you know. Buddha was actually a Prince born in modern day Nepal around 563 B.C.E.

5. Buddha The term “Buddha” actually means the “Enlightened One” Buddha’s real name was Siddhartha Guatama He was a Prince who lived a lavish life… We will elaborate more on him later…

6. The Ideas of Buddhism… Buddhist have a series of ideas and principles that they do believe in… Reincarnation is one of those things. Buddhists believe that one can be reincarnated many times over in an attempt to achieve “Enlightenment” or “Nirvana”

7. Enlightenment Enlightenment (Salvation) can be achieved through knowing and practicing the… Four Noble Truths Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

8. The Four Noble Truths All human life involves suffering and sorrow. The desire for a life of pleasure and material gain causes suffering and sorrow. Renouncing desire frees people from suffering and helps their souls attain “Nirvana.” The Eightfold Path leads to Renunciation, or denial of desire and attainment of Nirvana.

9. The Eight Fold Path Right Views: Seeing Life as it Really Is Right Intentions: Living a life of good will; striving toward perfection Right Speech: Avoiding Lies and Gossip Right Action: Trying to be law-abiding and honest.

10. Path Cont’d… Right Living: Avoiding work that harms others. Right Effort: Seeking to prevent evil. Right Mindfulness: Constant awareness of one’s self Right Concentration: Directing the mind in meditation

11. Nirvana… You’ve heard of the band, but what is it? Nirvana is a state of nothingness… No more suffering No more pain No heaven, nor the bad place… The flame is gone…

12. Why Study it Though? Well…there are a couple of different reasons… Buddhism is the 6 th most popular religion in the world with nearly 500 million followers. That’s more people than there are in the United States… What happens if you ever come into contact with a Buddhist person?