Unit 1 Introduction to World Civilizations and New Ideas Sub Unit 2 Introduction to World Religions Lesson 9 Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

B – Buddha’s Identity Buddha is a title that means the “enlightened one” Buddha’s real name is Siddhartha Gautama, a member of a royal family that denied his royal position to seek truth and understanding Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

U – Ultimate Goal The ultimate goal for Buddhist is to reach Nirvana which is similar to the idea of Moksha as a release from reincarnation and life If Buddhists follow the rules of life they will reach enlightenment and there will be no more reincarnation Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

D – Doctrine of Truths 1.Suffering exists 2.Desire makes us suffer 3.End desires to end suffering 4.Follow the 8 Fold Path to end desires Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

D – Doctrine of Enlightenment The 8 Fold Path to Enlightenment includes wisdom, conduct, and development Wisdom – right view and right intention Conduct – right speech, right action, and right livelihood Development – right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

H – Heart of All Buddhism The origins of Buddhism is in India around 500BC Buddhism emerged as people were looking for less formality than found in Hindu rituals performed by Hindu priests Buddhists accepted the ideas of reincarnation and karma but rejected the caste system of Hindusim Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

A – Asian Influence of Buddhism Asia is where most Buddhist live today Buddha had followers to help him spread his teachings. Buddhism Follows BUDDHA