Buddhism

Taichung, Taiwan

The Buddah NaTrang Vietnam

Some Hindu’s start to look for a new faith Reject Caste System

The Buddha Siddhartha Gautama is a Kshatriya prince Sees sickness old age and death Leaves home at age 29

Seeks answer to suffering Through meditation and suffering, finds enlightenment Begins to be called Buddha or Enlightened One

The Four Noble Truths SUFFERING: All people know sorrow and suffer THE CAUSE OF SUFFERING: Suffering binds people to the cycle of rebirth THE END OF SUFFERING: End suffering by eliminating desires PATH TO THE END OF SUFFERING: Follow the Eightfold Path

The Eightfold Path Right Understanding Right Intention Right Speech Right Action

Eightfold Path Continued Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration

Following this path leads to Nirvana, ending cycle of rebirth Encourages hard work and dedication Rejected Varna system (Caste) Could have wealth as long as it was gained lawfully and used well

Worshiped in stupas, large stone temples Tripitaka is main holy book

Mahabodhi Temple in India

Buddha teaches for 45 years Spread of Buddhism Buddha teaches for 45 years Monks spread message into China, Japan, and Korea

Two Divisions of Buddhism Theravada- Stayed close to the original teachings of Buddhism Mahayana- dominant in China and Japan, worshiped Buddha as a divine being and a savior

Buddhist Holidays Buddhist New Year-3 Days after the first full moon in April Dharma Day-honor the start of the teachings of Buddha. Celebrated at the beginning of winter. Wesak or Buddha Day is the most important Buddhist holiday. Celebrating the death, birth and enlightenment of Buddha.

Famous Buddhist

Famous Buddhists

You Tube Clips from Swyn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eCivqQo6mA&feature=channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27con5eiqeE&feature=related