1. Buddhism

2. Buddhism Fourth largest religion.
There is no God in Buddhism, Buddha was just the “awakened one.”
The goal in life (and rebirth) is to break free of the cycle of life and suffering.

3. Where do most Buddhists live?
Mongolia, Japan, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, China

4. Siddhartha Gautama

5. Four Noble Truths
All Buddhists accept these Four Noble Truths

6. I. There is suffering

8. III. There is an end of suffering

10. Tripitaka Buddhist religious text. Began to be recorded in 83 B.C.E.
11 times longer than the Christian Bible.

11. Buddhist Rituals and Practices
Meditation
Mantras (Chants)
Prayer Wheel

12. Similarities to Hinduism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Reincarnation
Caste System
Meditation
Perfected state can be reached

13. Differences from Hinduism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Monotheistic Polytheism
No single founder
Those in highest caste can be priests and leaders
Belief in god is individual
Has a founder
No Priests or Rituals