BUDDHISMBy: Paige Westergaard

Brittany OsborneAysha Devison

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Buddhism First began in Bodhgaya Birhar, India

Prince Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism in 460BC

Dalai Lama is a spiritual term meaning a Political Leader.

The current Dalai Lama is #14, he was born in the year 1935, in Tibet.

In 1926 a man named THICH NHAT HANH was born. To this day he is known as one of the greatest teachers of the Buddhist religion.

He has Published over 100 books through his time. Also in 1960 he founded a school of youth for social services in, Saigon.

Master Cheng Yen is considered one of the most accomplished Female Buddhist leaders. She was born in 1937.

Basic Beliefs System Buddha is not a God. The

Buddha was an unordinary man, who which 2500 yrs, ago saw nature’s reality clearly.

Being a Buddhist you are encouraged to test what is read and heard.

Some Buddhist school contain may Gods.

Life is exists on its own and in itself.

Meditation is a very important factor for Buddhist groups, it helps calm our minds.

The Buddha said, “it was more important to take the steps into ending your suffering.

Instead of the endless roads.

Karma is a belief in the Buddhist religion, this can ultimately affect your life.

The Buddha himself learned not to be strict, due to the act of Karma.

Four Noble Truths

1. Truth of suffering(Dukkha)

2. Truth of the origin of suffering( Samudaya )

3. Truth of the cessation of suffering ( Nirodha )

4. Truth of the path to the cessation of suffering (Magga)

Places of Worship The people normally meet

where a certain prayer is given.

Mankind built indestructible structure to worship Gods.

Rituals,holidays,ceremonies and Celebrations

Pre-Marriage, the family of the Groom must ask the Brides family for their assents.

Nexted is the Bethrothal ritual. Marriage, the Groom`s

familymust carry the trays of food and jewellery.

Lighting of two candles indicates the symbolizing of the families.

The bride also recites a traditional undertaking, inscribed in

Sigilovdda Sutta This is now concluded by recting

a blessing to the newlyweds.

The dead go through transformation in through they discover death.

Then prepare for rebirth.

Cremate the Body Prayers are weekly

DEATH

Sacred symbols and text

Sacred symbols include:OM MANI PADME HUM

meaning praise to the jewel in the lotus.

Also the Buddha`s Eyes symbolizing the omniscience of the Buddha.

Sacred text include: Buddhist Bible

Role of Women The status of motherhood was

considered suffering. The Buddha would consider the

role of women Fruitful. Having a daughter meant there

was misfortune in the family. Having daughters meant worry

and despair.

Demographics 400 million people practice Buddhism

in the world 5.9 percent of the world’s population

ZimbabwePopulation:

12,311,143Buddhists: 0.1%Total: 37 people

FUN FACTS

Who was not a God?What was considered suffering ?What percent of the world practices Buddhism ?Having daughters meant ______ and ________?

Hope you Enjoyed

Paige WestergaardBrittany Osborne

Aysha Devison