Unit 1 Introduction to World Civilizations and

New IdeasSub Unit 2 Introduction to World Religions

Lesson 9 Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

B – Buddha’s IdentityBuddha is a title that means the “enlightened one”

Buddha’s real name is Siddhartha Gautama, a member of a royal family that denied his royal position to seek truth and understanding

Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

U – Ultimate GoalThe ultimate goal for Buddhist is to reach Nirvana which is similar to the idea of Moksha as a release from reincarnation and life

If Buddhists follow the rules of life they will reach enlightenment and there will be no more reincarnation

Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

D – Doctrine of Truths1. Suffering exists2. Desire makes us suffer3. End desires to end suffering4. Follow the 8 Fold Path to end desires

Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

D – Doctrine of EnlightenmentThe 8 Fold Path to Enlightenment includes wisdom, conduct, and development

Wisdom – right view and right intentionConduct – right speech, right action, and right livelihoodDevelopment – right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration

Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

H – Heart of All BuddhismThe origins of Buddhism is in India around 500BC

Buddhism emerged as people were looking for less formality than found in Hindu rituals performed by Hindu priests

Buddhists accepted the ideas of reincarnation and karma but rejected the caste system of Hindusim

Buddhism Follows BUDDHA

A – Asian Influence of BuddhismAsia is where most Buddhist live today

Buddha had followers to helphim spread his teachings.

Buddhism Follows BUDDHA