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{Buddhism
By: Whitney Lucas & Kate Skrade
Siddhartha Gautama Born in the 5th century
Born a prince Gautama became enlightened “The Buddha” or “The Awakened One”
Small town of Sarnath Arhat
Origin of Buddhism
Follows three main traditionsBuddhism began to spread Southwards from its place of
origin Also moved Northwards
Previously died outModern Times
Three Main Schools
Diffusion of Buddhism
Common Practices
Vinaya Strict code of conduct Food
Dana Act of Generosity
Funeral Practices
In Most Religions, a marriage is taken before God. There is no “God” in Buddhism
Affirmation of the couple’s commitment
Buddha did not prescribe a form of marriage service
Marriage
Why do Buddhists Chant?
Writing was not common
Written down on Ola (Palm) leaves
Teachings are preserved in the ancient Pali Language
Today’s Practices
Tipitaka Three Baskets
Vinaya Pitaka Disciplinary
rules for monks
Sutta Pitaka Discourses
Abhidhamma Pitaka Higher
Teachings
Most important alms giving ceremony of the Buddhist year
Over 2,500 years Marks the end of the annual Rains Retreat, or Vassa
Sangha Monks and Nuns How did the Kathina Festival Originate?
The Festival of Kathina
Noble Eightfold Path
Way Taught by Buddha
Known as the Middle Path
Right Understanding
Right Thought Right Speech Right View Right Livelihood Right Action Right
Mindfulness Right
Concentration
1. Life means suffering 2. The origin of suffering
is attachment 3. The cessation of
suffering is attainable4. The path to the
cessation of suffering
The Four Noble Truths
1) Harming Living beings2) Taking things not freely given
3) Sexual Misconduct4) False speech
5) Intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness
The Precepts
1) Taking untimely meals2) Dancing, singing, music and
watching grotesque mime3) Use of garlands, perfumes and
personal adornment4) Use of high seats
5) Accepting gold or silver
The Precepts Continued..
The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest worth is self-mastery. The greatest quality is seeking to serve others. The greatest precept is continual awareness. The greatest medicine is the emptiness of
everything. The greatest action is not conforming with the
worlds ways. The greatest magic is transmuting the passions. The greatest generosity is non-attachment. The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind. The greatest patience is humility. The greatest effort is not concerned with results. The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go. The greatest wisdom is seeing through
appearances.
About Buddhism…
Holy Places of Buddhism
Lumbini “The Buddha”
was born at this site
Bodhgaya “The Buddha”
attained enlightenment & became “The Buddha”
Sarnath “The
Buddha” met his five disciples and delivered his firs sermon
Kushinara “The
Buddha” Died here
Conflicts of Buddhism Colombo, Sri
Lanka The Buddha
intervened in a fight between two clans
Unrest still remains Recent clash between Buddhist and Muslim Destruction of the
Quran
Thailand Muslim rebels
have been involved in a bloody insurgency In Southern Thailand A country that
is 95% Buddhist Tibet
Country was annexed by Chinese Communists in late 1950s
Hardy, Julia. Buddhism Beginnings. Patheos Inc., 2011. Web. 11 Jan. 2012.
N.a. London Buddhist Vihara. N.p., n.d.Web.11 Jan. 2012.
N.a. Lumbini-Birth Place of Buddha.N.p.,2008.Web.11 Jan. 2012.
N.a.Spread of Buddhism.N.p.,n.d.Web.11 Jan.2012.
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