 Role of Bodhisattvas- Bodhisattva is a Buddhist term applicable to someone who has become highly enlightened (via nirvana) and, rather than selfishly hoard their profound spiritual knowledge, tries to share it with mankind before their (mortal) death

Initially, Buddhist monasteries were used as residence by the Sangha In the Indian subcontinent, Buddhist monasteries progressively grew into centers of learning. They served as the places where philosophical principles were developed and debated

 It was founded by a young Hindu prince named Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in Nepal from 563 B.C.E through 483. B.C.E  Founded in north India  Has 376 million followers today  4 th largest religion in the world  Pali Canon are sacred texts  Spiritual leader is a monk

 Four Noble Truths: › All life is suffering › Suffering is caused by desire › One can be freed of this desire › One is freed of desire by following what’s called the Eightfold Path

 The eightfold path is made up of: › Right views › Right aspirations › Right speech › Right conduct › Right livelihood › Right endeavor › Right mindfulness › Right meditation Following this path enables you to move toward the state of perfect peace and harmony The goal in ones life is to reach this which may take several lifetimes, meaning that Buddhist also believe in reincarnation

 A dome-shaped structure erected as a Buddhist shrine

 One of the most fundamental doctrines of Buddhism is anatta-- no soul or no self.  When the physical body is no more capable of functioning, energies do not die with it, but continue to take some other shape or form, which we call another life.

 The gods are powerfula and can help human beings in many ways  Theyre capable of anger, revenge, pride and jealousy  Buddha can give salvation  The dharma was taught by buddha