1. Buddhism

2. Origins 600 BCE Southeast Asia
Siddhartha became enlightened (Buddha) under the Bodhi tree.
Buddha – Vishnu avatar in Hinduism, conflicts over whether or not he was a Hindu

3. Where Practiced?
East and SE Asia

4. Important People Buddha aka – Siddhartha Gautama sangha - monks & nuns
bodhisattva
Dalai Lama

5. Buddha aka – Siddhartha Gautama

6. sanga – monks and nuns

7. bodhisattva

8. Important People
Dalai Lama

9. Sects Thereveda - individual Mahayana – with help from others
Differences are based in how they believe one should achieve enlightenment
Thereveda - individual
Mahayana – with help from others

10. Traditions/Worship/Celebrations
Vesak – Buddha Day
(life, death, enlightenment)
O-bon – celebrates ancestors

11. Texts & Language
Sutras
Tripitaka – Three Baskets
language varies

12. Places of Worship
Temple
Shrine – prayer at home

13. Basic Beliefs Karma Dharma – laws of Buddhism Reincarnation
Nirvana – no more suffering or rebirth
Four Noble Truths – suffering is part of life, caused by desire, it can end if you follow the Eightfold Path.
Eightfold Path – right: understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration

14. Sacred Sites
Bodh Gaya – pilgrimage location, where Siddhartha achieved enlightenment
stupas & pagodas

15. …also sacred
Bodhi tree
Lotus flower