Buddhism :
Who Is Buddha?
Born Siddhartha Guatama- a noble caste in India
At birth a soothsayer prophesied that he would be great in politics or religion.
Siddhartha’s enlightenment was brought by the “four passing sights.
First studied with Hindi Brahmin Priest Buddhism
Buddhism :
Who Is Buddha?
After six years of following a strict Hindi lifestyle failed to see an awakening
Sitting in deep meditation, he experienced a supreme awakening
Experienced Nirvana-an awakening to the truth about life
Became known as Buddha and spent 45 years teaching others how to achieve a peace of mind Buddhism
The Four Noble Truths: :
The Four Noble Truths: Suffering Exist
Desire is the cause of suffering
Eliminate desire and end suffering
One must follow the Noble Eightfold Path to eliminate suffering
The Five Precepts :
1) Avoid destroying life
2) Avoid stealing
3) Avoid sexual misconduct
4) Avoid lying
5) Avoid intoxicants The Five Precepts
Buddhist believe… :
Buddha is not a God…but a revered enlightened teacher.
Buddhism is a non-theistic religion. In the sense that there are no deities.
Rebirth is the process of being reborn into a different form which is determined by karma.
Karma- a concept that every action has a positive or negative consequence.
Through karma one may reach Nirvana.
Achieving Nirvana means to escape from the cycle of rebirth and ceasing to be. Buddhist believe…
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BuddhismBirth, Death, Beliefs, and Rituals The End