1. Buddhism
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2. How it was found
Siddhartha Gautama at age 30 started his search for the meaning of life.
He travelled all over India for 6 years.
He started fasting- going without food.
A lot mediation was during this time.
He came from the warrior class meaning his family was wealthy in a sense yet he was not happy. He wondered why there was pain and suffering in the world.

3. Where human suffering comes from
1. Wanting what we like but do not have.
2.Wanting to keep what we like and already have.
3. Not wanting what we dislike but have.

5. How the name Buddha came about
At 35, Siddharta found enlightenment.
From that point on he would be known as Buddha.
Buddha means the enlightened one.

6. Buddha’s teachings
Buddha’s thoughts spread throughout Asia and gained more of a following out of India.
Buddhism had begun.
Buddha’s ideas reflected Hindu ideas.
Treat others well and act morally he said.

7. “Train your mind to see something good in everything”
Please discuss this Buddha quote with a classmate.
We will share our thoughts shortly.

8. “The trouble is you think you have time”
Please discuss with a different classmate this time.
What does this Buddha quote mean?
We will present our thoughts shortly.

9. Do Now 1.What does Buddha mean?
2. Where did Buddha’s teachings spread?
3. What does fasting mean?

10. The 4 Noble truths
1. Suffering and unhappiness are part of human life. No one can escape sorrow.
2. Suffering comes from material goods and our desires. Misery is caused by things we do not have.
3. People can overcome desire by reaching nirvana- perfect peace
4. Follow the 8 fold path to overcome desires.

11. Video about the 4 Noble truths

12. 8 Fold Path
1. Right thought- Believe in suffering and existence, as told in the 4 Noble truths.
2. Right Intent- Go towards kindness and goodness.
3. Right Speech- Avoid gossip and lies.
4. Right Action- Don’t hurt or steal from others.

13. 8 Fold path continued 5. Right livelihood- Reject hurtful works.
6. Right effort- Do good and prevent evil.
7. Right mindfulness- Control thoughts and feelings.
8. Right Concentration- Meditation should be practiced.

14. Video about 8 fold path

16. How Buddha challenged Hinduism
Rejected many ideas in the Vedas.
Challenged the Brahmins.
Said that individuals control their own salvation.
Opposed the caste system.
Buddha’s hatred for the caste system won him more followers.
Buddha challenged some traditional Hindu thoughts. Buddha did not believe in animal sacrifice. He told people not to follow the Vedas. Didn’t think the rituals were necessary for enlightenment. People who were rejected to nirvana would be reborn until they reached it. Everyone should follow 8 fold path properly.

17. Buddhism spreads
200 years after Buddha’s death, the teachings went through India.
Asoka, an Indian king built Buddhist schools and temples.
Missionaries- were sent to spread the religion throughout Asia.
Silk road would help spread Buddhism.
After his death, 500 of Buddha’s followers met together to make sure Buddha’s teachings were done correctly. Buddha died in 483 BC. These missionaries went to Sri Lanka in 251 BC. Went to Himalayans and Southwest Asia. Central Asia and Persia

18. Buddhism splits 2 major branches of Buddhism after disagreements.
1. Mahayana- People can use Buddha’s teachings to help reach nirvana. They adjusted the teachings.
2. Theravada- Follow the teachings of Buddha as they were written originally.
There are millions of these 2 types of Buddhists to this day.

19. reflection
In your opinion what part of the 8 fold path do you associate with the most and which one do you associate with the least? Please write down your choices.
We will discuss if time permits.

20. Activity Please create your own 8 Fold Path.
Think about the 8 Fold Path and what it meant to Buddhism.
You can decorate it.
We will present our work individually if time permits.