What do you think Buddha looks like?

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India is the birthplace of what two religions? Hinduism, Christianity Islam, Christianity Buddhism, Hinduism Hinduism, Islam

C. Hinduism and Buddhism

The Birth of Buddhism Founded by Siddhartha Gautama. Sixth century B.C. In Northern India (present day Nepal) Soon became the rival of Hinduism Siddhartha Gautama

The Birth of Buddhism

The Story of Siddhartha Born a prince in 563(?) B.C. Kingdom in the Himalayas (Nepal) Led a sheltered, very easy life -he had everything he could desire Queen Maya-Siddhartha’s mother

The Story of Siddhartha Not until his late 20s did he discover old age, death and suffering in poor areas Decided to spend his life seeking a cure for human suffering Became the Buddha=“enlightened one”, while meditating under a Bodhi tree.

Who was the Founder of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama b. Gandhi c. Benazir Bhutto d.Mohandas Gandhi

Siddhartha Gautama

The Basic Principles of Buddhism Nirvana = the ultimate reality-the end of the self and a reunion with the universe Pain, poverty, sorrow are caused by human attachment to the material world Pain & sorrow can be forgotten by letting go of worldly cares

The Four Noble Truths Ordinary life is full of suffering. This suffering is caused by selfishness. The way to end suffering is to end desire for selfish goals and to see others as extensions of ourselves. The way to end desire is to follow the Middle Path.

The Eightfold Path Also called the Middle Path or Middle Way Leads to the end of suffering-Nirvana Further subdivided into three basic categories: Wisdom, Ethical Conduct, Mental Discipline

According to Buddhism, an end to all suffering and sorrow is called a. heaven b. enlightenment c. Nirvana d. Nirvagan

C. Nirvana

Which is a characteristic of the Buddhist religion? all is pain and suffering b. Nirvana is the ultimate reality c. pain can be forgotten by letting go of worldly cares d. all of the above

D. All of the Above

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Siddhartha Gautama Buddhism Founder Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Hinduism No particular Prophet

Buddhism vs. Hinduism The Buddha is NOT a God Relationship with God Atman=the individual soul Brahman=the Supreme Creator

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Goal of Life Buddhism Moksha-Enlightenment Ending Human Sorrow and Suffering Nirvana Hinduism Moksha-Enlightenment

Buddhism vs. Hinduism None Sacred Texts Buddhism The Vedas and Upandishads

Attitude Toward the Material World Buddhism vs. Hinduism Attitude Toward the Material World Buddhism Hinduism Detachment from worldly life and rejection of desire (the chief cause of suffering)

Attitude Toward Nonviolence Buddhism vs. Hinduism Attitude Toward Nonviolence Buddhism Hinduism Compassion, nonviolence towards all living things

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Reincarnation Karma The Cycle of Rebirth

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Caste System Buddhism Rejects the Caste System-all human beings can reach Nirvana as a result of their behavior in this life Hinduism Division of human beings into strict social castes based on karma from previous life

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Buddhism Hinduism Founder Siddhartha Gautama No Particular Prophet Relationship with God The Buddha is NOT a God Atman Brahman Goal of Life Ending Human suffering Nirvana Moksha- Enlightenment Sacred Texts None The Vedas & Upandishads Attitude Toward the Material World Detach oneself from worldly life. Reject desire as the chief cause of suffering

Buddhism vs. Hinduism Buddhism Hinduism Attitude toward Nonviolence Compassion & Nonviolence towards all living things Reincarnation Karma & the Cycle of Rebirth Caste System Rejects the Caste System-all human beings could reach Nirvana as a result of their behavior in this life Division of human beings into rigidly defined castes based on previous karma

What is the holy river to Hindus? a. Nile b. Indus c. Arabian d. Ganges

A Hindu Holy Man Worshiping at the Ganges River D. Ganges