Buddhism :
Buddhism
What is Buddhism? :
What is Buddhism? It is the 4th largest religion of the world, and has about 300,000,000 people living by it.
It explains the purpose of life, injustices and inequality around the world.
The History of Buddhism :
The History of Buddhism It was all started by Siddhartha Guatama, later known as Buddha, who was a prince in Lumbini, 2500 years ago.
He was very unhappy in his royal life, so he set off on a 6 year journey, exploring other religions.
After his long journey and much meditation he was finally “enlightened”.
He believed he found the key to human happiness. For the rest of his life he wandered Asia, preaching his new religion.
What are the Four Noble Truths? :
What are the Four Noble Truths? The first was that life is suffering
You can’t live without death, frustration, etc.
The second is that suffering is caused by craving and aversion
Getting what you want doesn’t guarantee happiness, it deprives you of it
The third is that suffering can be overcome, and true happiness is attained
If we stop craving useless things, and live each day at a time (not living in the future), we will be happy and free.
The fourth is that the Noble eight fold path leads to the end of all suffering
The Noble Eightfold Path :
The Noble Eightfold Path It taught 8 simple rules:
To know the truth
To intend to resist evil
To respect life, property, and morality
To not say anything to hurt others
To work at a job that does not injure others
To try to free one's mind from evil
To be in control of one's feelings and thoughts
To practice appropriate forms of concentration
Nirvana :
Nirvana By following the 8 fold path anyone can achieve release from selfishness and pain
Buddhism, Society, and Expansion :
Buddhism, Society, and Expansion Buddhism attracted many people from the lower classes because it rejected the caste system.
Buddhism spread throughout Asia through missionaries.
These missions were carried out by Monks. Monks- vow of poverty, non-violence, and no marriage.
Buddhism was also spread through trade.