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Aim: How did the ideas of Buddhism develop in India? Do Now: Copy the Vocabulary Siddharta Gautama- Founder of Buddhism who was a Hindu prince ascetic- severe, strict, rigorous Middle Path- a person should avoid extremes and live a balanced life Nirvana- release from selfishness and pain, state of extreme happiness or heaven The Four Noble Truths- must follow in order to reach enlightenment The Eightfold Path- steps you take in order to reach Nirvana

Classwork Class will read document #1 together. Let’s answer questions 1-3 together. In pairs, take turns reading. Carefully analyze Documents 2 and Readings Answer questions in complete sentences.

Debrief Students will take notes on Buddhism. Pay close attention to key vocabulary terms we discussed in the documents.

Founder Siddhartha Gautama credited for founding Buddhism Born in 563 B.C.

Siddhartha Gautama Born in the Brahmin Caste (he was a prince) He led an extremely sheltered life in the royal compound

One Day… At the age 25 he left the walls of the palace He saw 4 men – Old man – Sick man – Dead man – Poor man

What Did It Mean? This made him understand that every living thing experiences old age, sickness and death BUT! ONLY religious life can save someone from suffering

What Did He Do? For the next 6 years he wandered the forests of India looking for ENLIGHTENMENT Enlightenment means wisdom. He becomes Buddha.

Four Noble Truths First Noble Truth: Everything in life is suffering or has Sorrow.

Second Noble Truth What causes suffering is people’s desire for material things

The only way to end suffering is to give up all desires Third Noble Truth

Fourth Noble Truth: The way to get over these desires is to be Enlightened by following the Eight Fold Path

* Steps you must take in order to reach NIRVANA Nirvana – Release from all selfishness and pain Eightfold Path: – Right view - Right action – Right intention - Right effort – Right speech - Right mindfulness – Right livelihood - Right concentration

Reincarnation Buddhists believe in reincarnation Different from Hindu belief: – Buddhists may be reincarnated as many times as it takes until Enlightenment and Nirvana are reached. – Hindus believe in reincarnation as a means of rising up the caste to reach moksha. There is the risk of being reincarnated in a lower caste.

Nirvana

Summary Task: There are millions of Buddhists around the world trying to live in the spirit of the Eightfold path. Opportunities to live in the spirit of the path show themselves in many different ways. UNDER EACH IDEA, WRITE ABOUT HOW IT MIGHT SHOW UP IN YOUR LIFE. Think about school, home, sports and hobbies.

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