Buddhism More than a Religion… A philosophy for life

Buddhism Philosophy Type of Religion Is the study of fundamental questions like, What is the meaning of life?- -Why do I exist?- However you answer these questions is your philosophy Buddhism answers these questions People live their lives according to the teachings of the answers to these fundamental questions Does not worship any deity -No gods or goddess-

Time and Place of Origin Buddhism Time and Place of Origin

Buddhism Spread of Religion Mahayana Buddhism came to Hawaii with plantation workers in the late 1800s Missions were set up like the Jodo Mission in Lahaina Today the majority of Buddhists live in Asia Buddhism has spread all over the world including the U.S., Europe, Russia and Oceania

Buddhism Religious Buildings Temples Stupas Monasteries

There are many different buddhas Buddhism Symbols Buddha ‘Awaken One’ There are many different buddhas They are not gods or goddesses but people that have achieved enlightenment and share knowledge Dharma Wheel Represents the 8 Fold Path one needs to follow to achieve enlightenment

Siddhartha Gautama Bodhisattva Buddhism Origin Story Siddhartha Gautama Bodhisattva Born a Prince he was sheltered his entire life Never witnessed any pain or suffering growing up Took 4 journeys outside the palace 1st journey he witnessed old age 2nd journey he witnessed disease and sickness 3rd journey he witnessed death 4th journey he witnessed a holy man meditating Could not believe the world was filled with such suffering Left family and palace to find the ‘truth’ to life Meditated and fasted for 6 years to the brink of death Realized that no extreme was correct Neither Indulgence nor Deprivation was good Achieved enlightenment by understanding the way to achieve nirvana was through ‘the middle path’

Buddhism Beliefs & Philosophies Nirvana Middle Path Enlightenment The ultimate state of freedom from suffering and all worldly concerns Like: hate, greed, acceptance Enlightenment By understand the truth of life one can break the endless cycle of rebirth, disease, old age and death Middle Path “Desire leads to suffering” To free yourself from suffering you must free yourself of desire Therefore live your life in moderation and avoid both suffering and giving into desire

Beliefs & Philosophies Buddhism Beliefs & Philosophies Eightfold Path Guidelines to live ones life by in order to reach nirvana and enlightenment base on three core values of Buddhism

Beliefs & Philosophies Buddhism Beliefs & Philosophies

Buddhism Beliefs & Philosophies Dharma 5 Precepts The natural order of things Humans are to fulfill their role being good moral people 5 Precepts Rules to live by Do not Kill Do not Steal Do not Lie Do not misuse sex Do not consume drugs or alcohol

Practices and Traditions Buddhism Practices and Traditions Monks and Monasteries One of the oldest Monastic Religions People dedicate their entire life to their religion Keeps rituals and traditions alive Monks teach people about their religion

Buddhism Practices and Traditions Meditation Very important in Buddhism The practice of controlling and focusing one’s mind Strengthens the values of Wisdom, Patience, Concentration

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