Buddhism

By: Mandi Fry and Mariana Ayelen Fullana

ThesisThoroughly research and learn

about the religion of Buddhism.

Introducing Buddhism…Originated: 500 B.C. In IndiaMost common in the south part

of Asia. (Japan, Tibet, Laos, etc)350 million people worldwide

practice this religion. The key figure of this religion is

the Siddhartha Gautama.

BeliefsThey believe on the teachings of The

Buddha, its leader. Meditation is a way of training, calming and

purifying the mind.They think that life is a repeating cycle of

birth, death and rebirth. Their main goal in life is to achieve the state

of enlightenment to break free of the cycle.They believe in karma( good action will lead

to a more favorable rebirths than bad ones).They believe in the Four Noble Truths and the

Middle Way.

The Four Nobel Truths1. Life means suffering.(The human

nature is not perfect and neither is the world we live in)

2. The origin of suffering is attachment. (Craving objects, including self and material things)

3. The cessation of suffering is attainable. (End of suffering comes from release from cravings)

4. The path to the cessation of suffering. (The Eightfold Path)

The Buddha Siddharta Gautama, is the leader of

the religion.Recognized corruption in human lifeBelieved in the life cycle and

strived for a way to be released◦Practiced meditation, reached

enlightenment and became the Buddha.

Spread teachings through formation of Sangha (Monks and nuns)

SourcesBuddhism. 1st ed. Vol. 127. New York, New

York: DK, 2003. Print.Buddhism. Revised ed. New York, New York:

Madhu Bazaz Wangu, 2002. Print."The religion of Buddhism."

ReligiousTolerance.org by the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism.htm

Links for videoshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWdgXVUB10c

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