Buddhism

Origins 600 BCE Southeast Asia Siddhartha became enlightened (Buddha) under the Bodhi tree. Buddha – Vishnu avatar in Hinduism, conflicts over whether or not he was a Hindu

Where Practiced? East and SE Asia

Important People Buddha aka – Siddhartha Gautama sangha - monks & nuns bodhisattva Dalai Lama

Buddha aka – Siddhartha Gautama

sanga – monks and nuns

bodhisattva

Important People Dalai Lama

Sects Thereveda - individual Mahayana – with help from others Differences are based in how they believe one should achieve enlightenment Thereveda - individual Mahayana – with help from others

Traditions/Worship/Celebrations Vesak – Buddha Day (life, death, enlightenment) O-bon – celebrates ancestors

Texts & Language Sutras Tripitaka – Three Baskets language varies

Places of Worship Temple Shrine – prayer at home

Basic Beliefs Karma Dharma – laws of Buddhism Reincarnation Nirvana – no more suffering or rebirth Four Noble Truths – suffering is part of life, caused by desire, it can end if you follow the Eightfold Path. Eightfold Path – right: understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration

Sacred Sites Bodh Gaya – pilgrimage location, where Siddhartha achieved enlightenment stupas & pagodas

…also sacred Bodhi tree Lotus flower