1. SSWH2b- Explain impact of Buddhism

2. Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama is the founder

3. Siddhartha Gautama Adherence to the “Middle Path” or moderation
Becomes the “Enlightened One” or Buddha after meditating to find the end of the world’s suffering

4. Four Noble Truths All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.
The heart of Buddhism belief
All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.
The cause of suffering is desire.
The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire
The way to overcome desire is to follow the Eightfold Path.

5. Eightfold Path
The way one curbs desire. Live a righteous life through:
1. views
2. aspirations
3. speech
4. conduct
5. livelihood
6. efforts
7. mindfulness
8. meditation

6. Basic Beliefs
Buddhists don’t believe in any God-neither monotheistic or polytheistic
Centers on the individual
People should live life in moderation
Find spiritual truth through self-discipline and selflessness
Live a monastic lifestyle
Believe in non-violence

7. Nirvana The ultimate reward Releases you from reincarnation
When you achieve nirvana, you become one with the universe.

8. Stupa
Earthen mounds built by worshippers of Buddha