Buddhism

Buddhism : 

Buddhism Mr. Lewis

Siddhartha Gautama : 

Siddhartha Gautama Indian Prince Born 563 B.C. – Died in 483 B.C.

Buddhism : 

Buddhism 350 Million Followers

Buddhist Monk : 

Buddhist Monk Give up all they own & live only a religious way of life Other Buddhist provide for them, live in monastery

Slide 8: 

Mandala Link

Although sand mandalas are made on a flat surface they are, to the devout, a three dimensional palace, representing the mind of the Buddha. The person contemplating the mandala enters into it, as they would a building or an enclosure. : 

Although sand mandalas are made on a flat surface they are, to the devout, a three dimensional palace, representing the mind of the Buddha. The person contemplating the mandala enters into it, as they would a building or an enclosure.

A mandala is thought to bring peace and harmony to the area where it is being constructed. Simply viewing a mandala is believed by Buddhists to be enough to change one's mind stream by creating a strong imprint of the beauty of perfection of the Buddha's mind, as is represented in the mandala itself. As a result of this imprint, one may be able to find greater compassion, awareness, and a better sense of well-being. : 

A mandala is thought to bring peace and harmony to the area where it is being constructed. Simply viewing a mandala is believed by Buddhists to be enough to change one's mind stream by creating a strong imprint of the beauty of perfection of the Buddha's mind, as is represented in the mandala itself. As a result of this imprint, one may be able to find greater compassion, awareness, and a better sense of well-being.

Many people are said to feel strong emotions upon viewing a mandala, regardless of the culture or part of the world they are from. : 

Many people are said to feel strong emotions upon viewing a mandala, regardless of the culture or part of the world they are from.

Siddharta’s Story : 

Siddharta’s Story Mother’s Dream Father’s Drive to keep him home Old man in the village Illness & Death Give up the good life Travel looking for answers

Buddha – “The Awaken One” : 

Buddha – “The Awaken One” Chillin under a fig tree & receives a revelation Swears not to leave until he finds the answer Stays under tree for 49 Days until he receives his answer

The Answer : 

The Answer Most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering.

4 Noble Truths : 

4 Noble Truths Life is full of suffering Suffering is caused by people’s wants Suffering can be ended if people stop wanting things To stop wanting things people must follow eight basic laws Middle Way – Life not too hard or not to easy Eightfold path – way to end suffering

The Eightfold Path : 

The Eightfold Path RIGHT Views RIGHT Intentions RIGHT Speech RIGHT Action RIGHT Living RIGHT Effort RIGHT Mindfulness RIGHT Concentration

The rest of the story : 

The rest of the story After enlightenment Travels through India spreading his message Goes home – his father becomes a follower

Ethics : 

Ethics Emphasis of Buddhism is ethical rather than theological. Meaning living better vs. Worship

Hindu & Buddhism : 

Hindu & Buddhism Both believe in Reincarnation & Karma Reincarnation – cycle of death and born in to another life Karma – Good things happen when you do good things and vice versa