1. Nicole Garza Naisha Lyons Aqeelah Maxwell
Buddhism
Nicole Garza
Naisha Lyons
Aqeelah Maxwell

2. Buddhism

3. What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a major global religion with a complex history and system of beliefs.

4. Misconceptions
The Buddha is the fat guy-The statue of a bald, fat Buddha is actually a Chinese monk who lived in the 9th century CE.
All Buddhist are vegetarians.-Only about half are vegetarians or vegans.
All Buddhist meditate.-The majority of Buddhist throughout history did not meditate.
Buddhist are idol worshipers.-Statues are not worshipped, but Buddhist pay their respects to them.
The Dalai Lama is the head of Buddhism.-The Dalai Lama is actually a spiritual leader.
Believe in reincarnation.-Actually believe in rebirth.

5. Avoiding Misconceptions
Become informed and educated about the religion.
Respect different cultures and religions.

6. Background Buddhism currently has about 376 million followers
Generally listed as the world's fourth largest religion after Christianity, Islam and Hinduism
It was founded in Northern India by Siddhartha Gautama (circa 563 to 460 BCE) Has spread into much of the far East.

7. Founder: Siddhartha Gautama
The son of an Indian warrior-king, Gautama led an extravagant life but became bored of the indulgences of royal life, Gautama wandered into the world in search of understanding. After encountering an old man, an ill man, a corpse and an ascetic, Gautama was convinced that suffering lay at the end of all existence. He renounced his princely title and became a monk, depriving himself of worldly possessions in the hope of comprehending the truth of the world around him. The culmination of his search came while meditating beneath a tree, where he finally understood how to be free from suffering, and ultimately, to achieve salvation. Following this epiphany, Gautama was known as the Buddha, meaning the "Enlightened One." The Buddha spent the remainder of his life journeying about India, teaching others what he had come to understand.

8. Beliefs
The mind is neither physical, nor a by-product of purely physical processes, but a formless continuum that is a separate entity from the body. When the body disintegrates at death, the mind does not cease.

9. Beliefs
Every action we perform leaves an imprint, or potential, on our very subtle mind, and each karmic potential eventually gives rise to its own effect.

10. Official Religion
Countries that recognize Buddhism as their official religion:
Bhutan
Cambodia
Kalmykia, a republic within the Russian Federation
Thailand
Tibet Government in Exile

11. Buddhist Ethics
The ethical and moral principles are governed by examining whether a certain action, whether connected to body or speech is likely to be harmful to one's self or to others and thereby avoiding any actions which are likely to be harmful. In Buddhism, there is much talk of a skilled mind. A mind that is skillful avoids actions that are likely to cause suffering or remorse.

12. What are Precepts?
Good conduct by training are known as the "Five Precepts."

13. Five Precepts
1) To undertake the training to avoid taking the life of beings. This precept applies to all living beings not just humans. All beings have a right to their lives and that right should be respected.

14. Five Precepts
3) To undertake the training to avoid sensual misconduct. This precept is often mistranslated or misinterpreted as relating only to sexual misconduct but it covers any overindulgence in any sensual pleasure such as gluttony as well as misconduct of a sexual nature.

15. Five Precepts
4) To undertake the training to refrain from false speech. As well as avoiding lying and deceiving, this precept covers slander as well as speech which is not beneficial to the welfare of others.

16. Five Precepts
2) To undertake the training to avoid taking things not given. This precept goes further than mere stealing. One should avoid taking anything unless one can be sure that is intended that it is for you.

17. Five Precepts
5) To undertake the training to abstain from substances which cause intoxication and heedlessness. This precept is in a special category as it does not infer any intrinsic evil in, say, alcohol itself but indulgence in such a substance could be the cause of breaking the other four precepts.

18. Additional Precept (for special holy days)
6) To abstain from taking food at inappropriate times. This would mean following the tradition of Theravadin monks and not eating from noon one day until sunrise the next.

19. Additional Precept (for special holy days)
7) To abstain from dancing, singing, music and entertainments as well as refraining from the use of perfumes, ornaments and other items used to adorn or beautify the perso

20. Additional Precept (for special holy days)
To undertake the training to abstain from using high or luxurious beds.

21. Karma
Buddhist are strong believers in karma. Karma refers to good or bad actions a person takes during her lifetime. Good actions, which involve either the absence of bad actions, or actual positive acts, such as generosity, righteousness, and meditation, bring about happiness in the long run. Bad actions, such as lying, stealing or killing, bring about unhappiness in the long run.

22. Karma
Buddhist are strong believers in karma. Karma refers to good or bad actions a person takes during her lifetime. Good actions, which involve either the absence of bad actions, or actual positive acts, such as generosity, righteousness, and meditation, bring about happiness in the long run. Bad actions, such as lying, stealing or killing, bring about unhappiness in the long run.

23. History
The story of
Buddha

24. Beliefs and Practices
Buddhism is considered a way of life and focuses on maintaining integrity to one’s core beliefs. Buddhism is consists of four noble truths that structure the beliefs and practices. These are considered the teachings of Buddhism.

25. The Four Noble Truths
Dukkha: if there is existence, then there will be suffering.
Trishna: to every suffering, there is a cause attached to it which is attachment and craving
Nirvana: the cessation of suffering or to liberate oneself from attachment
Eightfold path of right (the cessation of suffering) resolve right views, right action, right speech, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness.

26. More Practices
A few common practices of Buddhists include meditation, prayers (depending on tradition), chanting, and vegetarianism has also been connected to Buddhism. Buddhists used meditation to seek enlightenment and truth.

27. The Five Precepts: Moral Code within Buddhism
1) Do not kill or harm.
2) Do not steal.
3) Do not lie.
4) Abstain from sexual misconduct.
5) Do not consume alcohol or drugs.

28. More Beliefs
Another fundamental belief of Buddhism is the belief of reincarnation, often referred to as rebirth, and karma. Buddhists believe that when a person dies, they become something or someone else. What that person becomes after death depends on their karma. Karma in the Buddhist religion refers to the good and bad actions a person take during their life. Those who positive karma are reborn into fortunate realms: the realm of demigods, the realm of gods, and the realm of man. While those that execute bad karma are reborn in unfortunate realms of animals, ghosts, and hell.

29. Tips for Teachers
Be prepared to provide evidence of content because Buddhist are taught to test everything they read or hear to see if it stands up to their own standards of true or not.
How can this impact the classroom?
Older students may need additional pieces of evidence when discussing debatable topics.

30. Tips for Teachers
Some Buddhist do not celebrate holidays or birthdays.
How can this impact the classroom?
Be mindful of the traditions of your students. If students do not celebrate holidays, try planning inclusion activities. Have a winter celebration instead of Christmas party etc. Do not exclude students by having religious celebrations in the classroom.

31. Tips for Teachers
Include representations of all students backgrounds in the classroom.
How can this impact the classroom?
Allow students to speak about their traditions and cultures. Provide opportunities for students to see themselves in text, videos, and lessons.

32. Tips for Teachers Create a safe environment for all children.
How can this impact the classroom?
Do not allow any form of mistreatment to occur because of a student's background. Remove any biases from the environment and build a nurturing learning atmosphere.

33. References http://www.buddhanet.net/e- learning/budethics.htm#
conceptions_about_Buddhism
beliefs.php/