Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama c. 563 – c. 483 BC
The Enlightened One
Four Noble Truths To live is to suffer Suffering is caused by desire End desire, you can end suffering End desire by following the Eight Fold Path
Eight Fold Path “Live Scam” Right Livelihood Right Intentions Right Views Right Effort Right Speech Right Concentration Right Actions * Right Mindfulness
A reform movement to Hinduism
Shared Beliefs Karma Dharma Samsara
Nirvana
Three Baskets of Wisdom
Theravada Buddhism The original version Buddha is not a god No temples / shrines No clergy No sacred text No images of Buddha
Buddhism Spreads Asoka – converts, build monasteries and sends missionaries to spread the word Opening of the Silk Road in China helped its spread
Mahayana Buddhism Found outside of India Buddha is a god Temples / shrines Sacred text Clergy Images of Buddha