About_the_Buddhism_Religion_with_video.pptx

Number of Followers
Buddhism, founded in the 5th to 4th century BCE, is practiced by around 500 million people worldwide. Predominantly concentrated in Asia, Buddhism's influence has expanded globally, with growing communities in the West.

Life of Gautama
Siddhartha Gautama, born as a prince in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal), lived a life of luxury until he encountered human suffering outside his palace. This revelation led him to renounce his royal life and seek enlightenment.

Gautama Becomes Buddha
Through years of meditation and ascetic practices, Siddhartha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, becoming the Buddha ("the Awakened One"). His profound insights into the nature of suffering and liberation form the core of Buddhist teachings.

The Three Jewels (Triratna)
The Three Jewels, or Triratna, are the foundation of Buddhism: the Buddha (the enlightened one), the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community of practitioners). Taking refuge in these three is central to Buddhist practice.

Four Noble Truths
The Four Noble Truths outline the essence of Buddha's teachings: 1) The truth of suffering (Dukkha), 2) The cause of suffering (Samudaya), 3) The cessation of suffering (Nirodha), and 4) The path to the cessation of suffering (Magga).

Eightfold Path
The Eightfold Path is a guide for ethical and mental development, leading to liberation from suffering. It consists of: Right Understanding, Right Intent, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.

The Spread of Buddhism
Buddhism spread from India to other parts of Asia through trade routes and missionary activities, evolving into various schools, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Its spread has led to diverse interpretations and practices across different cultures.

Buddhist Influence on Ashoka
Emperor Ashoka, who ruled India from 268 to 232 BCE, played a crucial role in promoting Buddhism. After a transformative experience on the battlefield, he embraced Buddhism and supported its spread by constructing stupas, sending missionaries, and integrating Buddhist principles into governance.

Sacred Places of Buddhism
Key sacred sites in Buddhism include Lumbini (where Buddha was born), Bodh Gaya (where he attained enlightenment), Sarnath (where he gave his first sermon), and Kushinagar (where he passed away). These places are pilgrimage destinations for Buddhists.

Current Buddhist Leader
As of now, the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is one of the most prominent Buddhist leaders. The 14th Dalai Lama is a globally respected figure known for his teachings on compassion, nonviolence, and the promotion of Buddhist principles in the modern world.

1. Buddhism Peace comes from within don't seek it without -Buddha Presented By: Suraj Pawar

2. Agenda Number of followers Life of Gautama Gautama becomes Buddha The Three Jewels(Triratna) Four Noble Truth 8 Fold Paths The spread of Buddhism Buddhist influence on Ashoka Sacred Places of Buddhism Current Buddhist leader

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4. Life of Gautama Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdgT6VCuu0

5. Gautama becomes Buddha Siddhartha Gautama wandered for years and meet with Hindu Scholars, whose ideas didn’t answer his questions He fasted and meditated under a tree pondering the mystery of life Legend tells that during the night evil spirits tempted Gautama to give up meditating, but he didn’t After he rose, he believed he understood the cause and cure for suffering and sorrow He then became Buddha or “Enlightened One”

6. The Three Jewels(Triratna) Buddha: The teacher Dharma: The teaching Sangha: the community Buddham saranam gacchami I go to the Buddha for refuge. Dhammam saranam gacchami I go to the Dhamma for refuge Sangham saranam gacchami I go to the Sangha for refuge.

7. Four Noble Truth: course title

8. Four Noble Truth Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdgT6VCuu0

9. How Buddhism Spread outside India Buddhism was spread outside India through the efforts of: missionaries scholars, trade emigration communication networks. Foreign monks who travelled along the silk route between India and China were responsible for the spread of Buddhism at sub-elite levels.

10. The Spread of Buddhism Spheres of Influence Theravada Mahayana Vajrayana Buddhism out of India by 1000 AD

11. Buddhist influence on Ashoka Son of Bindusara, Dharma( Subhadrangi ) Chandashoka (Ashoka the fierce) Killed near about 500 Ministers Dhammashoka (Ashoka the righteous) Kalinga war & conversion to Buddhism He conquered the Kalinga region during his 8 th regnal year. Near about 1 lakh men & Animals were killed & 1.5 Lakh men & Animals were kept as captives. The repentance of this suffering caused him to devote himself to DHARMA. Tried Different religions to get answers of his questions but not satisfied

12. Sacred Places of Buddhism 1] Lumbini , grove near the southern border of modern-day  Nepal  where, according to  Buddhist   legend , Queen  Maha Maya  stood and gave birth to the future  Buddha  while holding onto a branch of a sal tree.

13. Sacred Places of Buddhism 2 ] Bodh Gaya: It is famous as it is the place where  Gautama Buddha  is said to have attained  Enlightenment .

14. Sacred Places of Buddhism 3] The Deer Park  is where  Gautama Buddha  first taught the  Dharma , and where the Buddhist  Sangha  came into existence through the  enlightenment of  Kondanna (one of the 29 buddhas of Theravada Buddhism).

15. Place of worship Buddhists worship and meditate in a temple known as a Vihara . A Vihara is a huge square temple with roofs that slope down and outward from the building.

16. Current Buddhist leader The 14th and  current Dalai Lama  is  Tenzin Gyatso  who lives as a refugee in India. The Dalai Lama is also considered to be the successor in a line of tulkus who are believed to be incarnations of Avalokiteśvara , the Bodhisattva of Compassion. First holder:  Gendün Drubpa , 1st Dalai Lama Residence:  McLeod Ganj ,  Dharamshala , India

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