Transcript the results of reaching - Castlemilk High School

Nibbana
There was plenty of notes yesterday on Nibbana, but for
the purpose of the exam it is important that you know the
results of reaching Nibbana is and also how it can be
described.
In your jotters your are going to create two mind maps
that should help you gain full marks when it comes to
Nibbana questions in the exam.
What is
Nibbana
Descriptions of
Nibbana
End of Samsara
Results of
reaching
Nibbana
Blowing out of
three root poisons
(fires)
Turtle/Fish
State of mind
Descriptions of
Nibbana
What we already know
Nibbana is:
• The cessation of suffering.
• Enlightenment, which means the answers to life’s questions.
• Impossible to describe without experiencing it.
• A state of mind you experience while you are still alive.
• Ends the cycle of Samsara and future rebirth.
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Two Types of Nibbana
Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism have
different views on the best way to attain
Nibbana.
We will look at each of these in turn
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Theravada
There are 3 areas of
personal development you
have to work on to reach
Nibbana. These are:
Sila (Morality)
Samadhi (Concentration)
Panna (Wisdom).
Map of Theravada areas
4 Stages to Nibbana
Theravada Buddhists also believe that you must
become an Arhat (just another word for someone
who has attained Nibbana) to attain Nibbana. They
believe there are 4 stages in total that you must
pass through.
Theravada
1st Stage to Nibbana
Sotapanna – This is the
first stage, known as
‘stream entrant’ (like
entering a stream that
flows to Nibbana
Achievement: rid of…
self illusion, doubts.
Theravada
2nd Stage to Nibbana
Sakadagami – These will have started to achieve
some levels of Non- attachment
Achievement: Weakened hold of Tanha and
ill-will towards others.
Theravada
3rd Stage to Nibbana
Anagami – this person has managed to completely
eliminate sensual craving and ill will.
Achievement: has removed all Tanha and ill-will
towards others.
Theravada
4th Stage to Nibbana
Arhat – This is attaining
Nibbana.
Achievment: Destroyed the
five remaining feters of pride,
restlessness, ignorance,
craving for existence in world
of form, and craving for
existence in the non-material
world.
Theravada Buddhists believe that to become an arhat you must
stick closely to the eightfold path and this is easier for Monks
and Nuns. Lay buddhists will find it more difficult.
Lay Buddhists are people who follow the
teachings of the Buddha but have not
dedicated their lives to it (you would be
a lay Buddhist if your decided to do it
tomorrow.
Arhat’s are not ‘Buddha’s’, as being a Buddha means attaining
Nibbana on your own, without anyone else’s teachings to guide
you.
1. In your own words explain why a Theravada Buddhist
may believe you would have to be a Monk to reach
enlightenment? Describe at least 3 ways it might be
easier for them than Lay Buddhists
2. Describe 3 reasons why it might be more challenging
for a Lay Buddhist to remove all Thana all ill-will
towards others.
3. Why would a Theravada Monk never be described as
a Buddha – even if they reach enlightenment/Nibbana?
4. Why do you think some people might describe
Theravada as selfish?
Mahayana
They believe that everyone should be able to reach Nibbana,
not just Monks and Nuns.
Map of
Mahayana
areas
Central to this is the Bodhisattva, which means ‘Becoming
Buddha’. This is someone who is very close to achieving
Nibbana but chooses to stay on the wheel of samsara.
Mahayana
Bodhisattvas
They choose not to devote their life to attaining
Nibbana, but to helping others to get closer to it.
Mahayana’s believe that the Buddha wanted
everyone to achieve Nibbana and so it is more in line
with his teachings to help others than to just help
yourself.
Dalai Lama
“high teacher”
Tibetan Monks
Mahayana Buddhists
Teacher of Compassion…
Pretty Funny Guy….
Mahayana
Bodhisattvas
Instructions to become a Bodhisattvas.
1. Develop Bodhicitta
2. Develop Generosity
3. Develop Morality
4. Develop Patience
5. Develop Effort
6. Develop Concentration
7. Develop Wisdom
Prince Siddhartha Gautama as a
bodhisattva, before becoming a
Buddha. He is characteristically
depicted as a nobleman, posing
with left hand on the hip,
Gandhara, 2nd-3rd century.
Bodhisatva
Arhat
In your jotter create a table showing the main
differences between Theravada & Mahayana Buddhists.
You should include….
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Who can achieve Nibbana
What happens when Nibbana is achieved?
Which is more traditional/liberal?
Differences in the methods to achieve Nibbana
Why is one called “The Great Vehicle”?
Etc…..
Questions
1. Describe the human condition in Buddhist
teaching. 6 KU
2. Describe Buddhist beliefs about nibbana.
4KU
3. How does Kamma work? 4KU
4. How is Kamma connected to Nibbana? 4AE