Buddhism.pptx Lesson five...............

Lesson for Buddhism

1. Vedas Set of beliefs of Hinduism based on oral texts Sacrificial hymns compiled from an earlier oral tradition.

2. Hinduism Recap… Follow your Dharma (dictated by Karma) Achieve Moksha (salvation) end the cycle of rebirth Free the soul from earth to be connected with the one (Brahman) Yoga

3. ______________1. The cycles of birth, life, death and rebirth. ______________2. Doing moral deeds and reaching enlightenment in order to put an end to suffering ______________3. Application of virtues and the performance of actions that are in accordance with the teachings of Buddha ______________4. Founder of Buddhism. ______________5. Mauryan emperor who made Buddhism the state religion of India.

4. Brahman - the ultimate reality, one and undivided Seen in three forms or function which are expressed in God forms called Trimurti. 1. Brahma – the creator 2. Vishnu – the preserver 3. Shiva – the destroyer Hinduism Recap…

5. Buddhism

6. Think of two words which you associate with Buddhism _______________ _______________

7. At the end of the lesson, learners are able to: Identify Siddhartha Gautama as the founder of Mahayana Buddhism. Explain the significance of Siddhartha Gautama's life and teachings. Trace the journey of Siddhartha Gautama from a prince to an enlightened Buddha.

8. What message or idea was the video trying to convey ?

9. Brief Historical Background Buddhism arose in the eastern part of Ancient India in 6 th BCE is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha Gautama is believed to be the 9 th avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.

10. Life’s Story of Siddhartha Gautama His story is about confronting suffering. He is the son of a wealthy king (from Nepal) and his father wanted him to be the successor of his father’s kingdom

11. Because of suffering he had noticed, he started to reflect why these things about suffering exist. He begun to feel a profound sense of peace and arrived at the highest state of enlightenment. (Nirvana or liberation) He is known as the “Enlightened One” or Buddha. Life’s Story of Siddhartha Gautama

12. The Four Noble Truths Most well-known among Siddhartha’s teachings. The heart of Buddhism

13. Four Noble Truths of Buddhism Dukkha or suffering Samudaya or cause of suffering because of cravings and desires Nirodha or eliminating craving and desire Magga - the path to end suffering

14. From birth, sickness, old age to ultimate death

15. 2 nd Noble Truth - Samodaya

16. We MUST Change our Outlook to be Contented (not our circumstances)

17. 3rd Noble Truth - Nirodha

18. 4th Noble Truth - Magga

19. 2 major Division of Buddhism Theravada Buddhism - A major sect of Buddhism that adheres to the original practices and doctrines preached by Siddhartha Gautama . (Myanmar, Thailand and Sri Lanka) Mahayana Buddhism - Advanced the radical idea that Siddhartha Gautama was not the only Buddha . There were other divine beings that came to our world even before Siddhartha . ( China, Japan and Mongolia)

20. Law of Dependent Origination Dependent origination is a twelve linked chain that explicates how all things are interconnected.

21. Law of Dependent Origination Karma operates as a process that explains the problem of suffering and rebirth or samsara.

22. Impermanence of Things Nothing in this world is fixed and permanent . Everything is subject to change and alteration. Impermanence is unavoidable fact of human existence; sickness, old age, dying, decay and death.

23. Bodhisattva Means an enlightened existence which is the ultimate way to live in this world. The attainment of nirvana is not confined to one’s self but must be shared to all striving beings. Assist other sentient beings in their quest for liberation.

24. Buddhism’s Application Obtain nirvana or enlightenment through continuous spiritual connections with ourselves. Enable us to realize to be the master of ourselves by NOT delving into too much attachment to material things.

25. Buddhism’s Application Most practical among the world’s great religions because its belief system intends to meet basic human needs and solve humankind’s spiritual problem without depending on supernatural forces.

26. About 500 million followers in the world or 7-8% of world’s population

27. Photo Analysis Describe the picture in one word.

28. H ow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama can be applied to modern life, emphasizing values like compassion, wisdom, and mindfulness.

29. What is your most significant insight about the religion of Buddhism?

30. Why is Buddhism considered as one of the most practical among the world’s great religion? Let’s Ponder…