Homework I-4 due Monday. Current events article due Wednesday. Test on India Thursday.

Aim #5: What are the key beliefs of Buddhism? Do Now: Based on what we have learned in our last few lessons, do you think the development of the caste system was ultimately a positive or negative development for India? Why?

I. Siddhartha Gautama (560 B.C B.C.) 1.A rich Hindu prince who lived in North India/Nepal 2. Lived in luxury while his family hid all suffering from him 3. When he finally sees illness, old age and death, he leaves home to find enlightenment.

I. Siddhartha Gautama (560 B.C B.C.) 4. He finally reached Enlightenment as to the true meaning of life while meditating under a bodhi tree. 5. Dubbed himself the “Buddha” or Awakened One. Began to spread his teachings throughout India

II. Teachings of Buddhism A.The Four Noble Truths: 1. Life is full of suffering 2. Suffering is caused by desire 3. The way to end suffering is to end desire for selfish goals 4. Following the Eightfold Path will help people overcome desire. Then you achieve Nirvana (goal of the religion = Union with the universe and release from the cycle of death and rebirth).

Eightfold Path Activity Read over the steps that Buddhists are expected to follow to achieve enlightenment on the Eightfold Path. Then, on the second page of handout, write one thing that YOU could do to carry out this step in your daily life.

Will – Nico Nick B – Stephanie Julian – Bryce Michael – Christina Sid – Isabelle Jacey – Caroline – Chris Gina – Meagan Jodi – Bella Ross – Alex Hailey - Brianna Amy – Courtney Kylie – Joe Sabrina - Gabe Teams – Period 2

Alycia – Leo Joe – Angeli Ben – Kaylie Isabella – Emily - Jamie Marisa – Karen Nicole – Guanming Karter – Quinn Dean – Thomas Francesca - Michael Monica – Ismael Teams – Period 6

Lara – Michael Andrew – Demetri Josh – Kyra Chris – Gloria Kyle – Alyssa Isha – William Charlie – Katie Jack O – Jack Y Erin – Rebecca Tyler – Nicole Polina – Aidan Caroline - Emily Teams – Period 7