1. Buddhism
More than a Religion…
A philosophy for life

2. Buddhism Philosophy Type of Religion
Is the study of fundamental questions like,
What is the meaning of life?-
-Why do I exist?-
However you answer these questions is your philosophy
Buddhism answers these questions
People live their lives according to the teachings of the answers to these fundamental questions
Does not worship any deity
-No gods or goddess-

3. Time and Place of Origin
Buddhism
Time and Place of Origin

4. Buddhism Spread of Religion
Mahayana Buddhism came to Hawaii with plantation workers in the late 1800s
Missions were set up like the Jodo Mission in Lahaina
Today the majority of Buddhists live in Asia
Buddhism has spread all over the world including the U.S., Europe, Russia and Oceania

5. Buddhism
Religious Buildings
Temples
Stupas
Monasteries

6. There are many different buddhas
Buddhism
Symbols
Buddha
‘Awaken One’
There are many different buddhas
They are not gods or goddesses but people that have achieved enlightenment and share knowledge
Dharma Wheel
Represents the 8 Fold Path one needs to follow to achieve enlightenment

7. Siddhartha Gautama Bodhisattva
Buddhism
Origin Story
Siddhartha Gautama Bodhisattva
Born a Prince he was sheltered his entire life
Never witnessed any pain or suffering growing up
Took 4 journeys outside the palace
1st journey he witnessed old age
2nd journey he witnessed disease and sickness
3rd journey he witnessed death
4th journey he witnessed a holy man meditating
Could not believe the world was filled with such suffering
Left family and palace to find the ‘truth’ to life
Meditated and fasted for 6 years to the brink of death
Realized that no extreme was correct
Neither Indulgence nor Deprivation was good
Achieved enlightenment by understanding the way to achieve nirvana was through ‘the middle path’

8. Buddhism Beliefs & Philosophies Nirvana Middle Path Enlightenment
The ultimate state of freedom from suffering and all worldly concerns
Like: hate, greed, acceptance
Enlightenment
By understand the truth of life one can break the endless cycle of rebirth, disease, old age and death
Middle Path
“Desire leads to suffering”
To free yourself from suffering you must free yourself of desire
Therefore live your life in moderation and avoid both suffering and giving into desire

9. Beliefs & Philosophies
Buddhism
Beliefs & Philosophies
Eightfold Path
Guidelines to live ones life by in order to reach nirvana and enlightenment base on three core values of Buddhism

10. Beliefs & Philosophies
Buddhism
Beliefs & Philosophies

11. Buddhism Beliefs & Philosophies Dharma 5 Precepts
The natural order of things
Humans are to fulfill their role being good moral people
5 Precepts
Rules to live by
Do not Kill
Do not Steal
Do not Lie
Do not misuse sex
Do not consume drugs or alcohol

12. Practices and Traditions
Buddhism
Practices and Traditions
Monks and Monasteries
One of the oldest Monastic Religions
People dedicate their entire life to their religion
Keeps rituals and traditions alive
Monks teach people about their religion

13. Buddhism Practices and Traditions Meditation
Very important in Buddhism
The practice of controlling and focusing one’s mind
Strengthens the values of Wisdom, Patience, Concentration

14. Buddhism
Hawaii