Transcript Buddhism
Needs slide with terms Buddhism Honors World History 12.2.2 World Religions So…what is Buddhism? Goes beyond religion as more as philosophy, or “way of life” Originated 2,500 years ago Main goals: Lead a moral life Be mindful/aware of thoughts and actions Develop wisdom and understanding Believes in: Middle Way Eightfold Path Four Noble Truths Karma Rebirth Who was the Buddha? Siddhartha Gautama born as prince 563 to King Shuddhodhana Prophecy that he would be great warrior/religious leader shielded from religion and world suffering Kapilvastu was were he was born Considered holy pilgrimage by Buddhists to visit there The Buddha At age 29, Sickened by sight of old man, sick man, and a corpse Shaved his head, disguised as a beggar, and searched for enlightenment Sat under sacred fig tree (Bodhi Tree) and meditated Realized enlightenment and became Buddha Found happiness in the “middle way” (I COULD NOT FIND A DECECENT PICTURE OF THE TREE) so imagine this one 5000 times huger. Teachings of the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama began teaching people about his enlightenment until he was 80 years old Wheel of Life Four Noble Truths Eight Fold Path Dharma First Noble Truth Truth of Suffering Portrays physical suffering such as pain, getting old, disease, and death as realistic parts of life It also states psychological suffering like loneliness frustration, fear, embarrassment, disappointment and anger as part of life Buddhism explains how suffering can be avoided and how we can be truly happy Second Noble Truth Suffering is caused by craving and aversion Getting what you want does not guarantee happiness Craving to continue to exist creates a powerful energy which causes the individual to be born. Causes us to be reborn Third Noble Truth Suffering can be overcome and happiness can be attained lf we give up useless craving and learn to live each day at a time Nirvana can be attained Nirvana is the supreme state free from suffering and individual existence Fourth Noble Truth Noble 8-fold Path is the path which leads to the end of suffering. THE 8-FOLD PATH: being moral (through what we say, do and our livelihood) focusing the mind on being fully aware of our thoughts and actions developing wisdom by understanding the Four Noble Having compassion towards others Dharma Differs on branch of Buddhism 2 main meanings Universal Law of Nature Teachings of Buddha that lead to enlightenment Understanding the characterizes of elements Idols sometimes pay respect to images of the Buddha, but do not worship images or ask for favors Statues of the Buddha with hands rested gently in its lap and a compassionate smile are to remind people of peace and love within themselves. Bowing to the statue is an expression of gratitude for the teaching Other Symbols/Idols Mantra words or phrases that are chanted out loud or internally as objects of meditation Buddhists memorize these chants and say them mediation Wheel of Life symbolizes the Buddhist perspective on life and contains numerous symbols of Buddhist themes and teachings Six realms A Growing Religion Stupas were constructed in early days of Buddhism. mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship. represent the enlightened mind of the Buddha Birth Enlightenment Turning of the Wheel Miracles Today there are about 350 million Buddhists This would be 6% of the world’s population, making Buddhism the fourth most popular religion News Articles Buddhist offering honors those affected by 9/11 Melanie Foerschler, who's organizing the event, will perform a Tsock (powerful ritual) to bless Americans on 9/11 Link Some Texas inmates learn from meditation inmates at Beaumont's Mark Stiles state prison practice meditation weekly Link 2 Other Current Happenings Indonesian government's "panchashila" policy says all religions must assert belief in God “Adibuddha” is the omniscient creator of all appearances, beyond time, words and other limitations Buddhism is accepted Buddhism is still considered the enemy of the statein Vietnam Many monks still put in jail there Some Buddhist Funerals in Nepal spread ashes down Ganges River Ganges River is considered sacred by some buddhists http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm http://www.netplaces.com/world-religions/buddhism/the- four-noble-truths-buddhas-moral-doctrine.htm