1. Introduction to Buddhism
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World History

2. Before
Identify three major beliefs of each of the following religions: Judaism - Christianity - Islam - Hinduism -

3. Buddhism Who is the Buddha? Some Hindus wanted a more simple religion
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Nepal)
Born a prince with everything
Explored the kingdom and discovered suffering
Spent time fasting and meditating, then understood meaning after seeing a great light
Traveled teaching as the “Enlightened One”, or the Buddha

4. Buddhism 2. What is Buddhism? Everything is an illusion
Find truth by giving up desires, pain would vanish
Nirvana – state of wisdom
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
Place in life depended on the person, stop reincarnation through the Eightfold Path
Buddhism became popular with lower-class Indians

5. Compare and Contrast Eightfold Path – page 206
10 Commandments – page 83
Consider:
Is the intent of one rule in one religion similar to the intent of another rule in the other religion?
Find as many similarities as possible
Find as many differences as possible