Chapter 3 Section 1 (continued)

VI. Buddhism  A. Siddhartha Gautama- later became known as the Buddha, founded Buddhism in the sixth century BC in India  1. Siddhartha was a wealthy prince who gave his riches to search for the meaning of life  A. Siddhartha Gautama- later became known as the Buddha, founded Buddhism in the sixth century BC in India  1. Siddhartha was a wealthy prince who gave his riches to search for the meaning of life

 2. He became an ascetic- practiced self denial  3. After meditating for a long time he became enlightened and taught what he learned  *There is more than one Buddha, anyone who becomes enlightened becomes a Buddha  2. He became an ascetic- practiced self denial  3. After meditating for a long time he became enlightened and taught what he learned  *There is more than one Buddha, anyone who becomes enlightened becomes a Buddha

 B. Buddha taught the 4 Noble Truths  1. Everyone suffers  2. Suffering is caused by desire  3. We can end suffering by freeing our minds of desire  4. If you live according to the 8 fold path you can achieve Nirvana  B. Buddha taught the 4 Noble Truths  1. Everyone suffers  2. Suffering is caused by desire  3. We can end suffering by freeing our minds of desire  4. If you live according to the 8 fold path you can achieve Nirvana

 Today there are two major sects of Buddhism- Mahayana and Therevada  Therevada- believes Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion with a path to salvation  Mahayana- Believe Nirvana is a true heaven that can be achieved by following the teachings of Buddha  Today there are two major sects of Buddhism- Mahayana and Therevada  Therevada- believes Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion with a path to salvation  Mahayana- Believe Nirvana is a true heaven that can be achieved by following the teachings of Buddha

Hinduism vs. Buddhism

Founder  Hinduism- Aryans  Buddhism- Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha)  Hinduism- Aryans  Buddhism- Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha)

Goal of Religion  Hinduism- Moksha  Buddhism- Nirvana  Hinduism- Moksha  Buddhism- Nirvana

Law  Hinduism- Dharma  Buddhism- 8 Fold Path  Hinduism- Dharma  Buddhism- 8 Fold Path

Basic Belief  Hinduism- Do your Dharma to escape Samsara  Buddhism- 4 Noble Truths-Meditation  Hinduism- Do your Dharma to escape Samsara  Buddhism- 4 Noble Truths-Meditation

Gods  Hinduism- Pantheon  Buddhism-No Gods  Hinduism- Pantheon  Buddhism-No Gods