Transcript Buddhism - MrPawlowskisWorldHistoryClass

Buddhism
“Noble Truths”
(meaning of life)
1. Our life is full of
suffering
2. Our own selfish
wishes cause
this
suffering
3. We stop suffering
when we stop
being jealous,
greedy, and selfish.
4. We can stop
wishing for more.
The Noble Eightfold Way
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Right Views
Right Intention
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration
Buddha believed in
reincarnation. One
would suffer life until they
reached a point
where they no longer
desired. At this point
they would reach Nirvana –
the end of
death, rebirth and suffering.
Other Beliefs of Buddha
Buddha believed in
reincarnation and the
concept of Karma.
The teachings of Buddha are
known as Sutras. Buddhist
study and sometime chant
these texts.
Many followers of Buddhism
refuse to kill an animal or
eat meat.
Buddha did not believe in the
caste system. He treated all
people alike.
Buddha believed in The
Middle Way-a life of
moderation
Review
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Who is the founder of Buddhism?
What is meant by the middle way?
What is reincarnation?
What is Nirvana?
Is Buddhism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Who is the god of Buddhism?
Asoka the Great
(304 BC – 232 BC)
• Great warrior that
ruled most of India
• Denounced violence &
embraced Buddhism
• Used missionaries to
spread the beliefs of
Buddhism throughout
Asia & beyond
Asoka’s Army
Buddhism spread from India into Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia,
China, Korea, and Japan. Even though Buddhism stared in India, it has nearly
disappeared there today.
Jainsim
 Founded by Mahavira
 Believes that everything in the universe has
a soul and should not be harmed, practice
nonviolence
 Found in India
Review
 Who is the founder of Jainism?
 Where is the religion of Buddhism primarily
found today?
 How was Buddhism spread?
 What are the beliefs of Jainism?