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“Religion” in China

L4: Buddhism

Review: n What are the core beliefs of Confucianism? n What are the core beliefs of Taoism? n What does the yin-yang symbol represent? n In Winnie the Pooh who do you suspect

represented the Tao and why? n What are the natural geographic protective

barriers of China?

n FOUNDER/LEADER: - Prince Gautama of India… - Had $, comfort, servants… - But he felt upset with the suffering he

saw in the world… - So he left his life as a prince to become a

monk and search for the meaning of life - He spent 6 years searching, when he

discovered the M.O.L, he became “Buddha” (Awakened One)

BELIEFS A.  4 Noble Truths 1.  Life is filled w/ suffering 2.  Suffering is caused by

people’s wants 3.  Suffering can be ended if

people stop wanting things (ie.. Power, fame, pleasure, possessions…)

4.  To stop wanting you must follow the 8 Fold Path

…beliefs cont. B. 8 Fold Path 1.  Know the truth 2.  Intend to resist evil 3.  Do not say anything to hurt others 4.  Respect life, property and morality 5.  Work at a job that doesn’t injure others 6.  Try to free your mind from evil 7.  Be in control of your feelings and thoughts 8.  Practice appropriate concentration

C. The goal in life is to reach Nirvana; the condition of desiring NOTHING

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n WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH?? 1.  Reincarnation- when one dies, the soul is

reborn into a new body (animal, human, bug…) -when you have reached Nirvana, the cycle of being reborn into a life of suffering is broken and your soul goes to heaven

2. Karma- literally means “action/ doing” -what you do in life effects your karma and your chance of reaching Nirvana

n MOTTO: - “To not want is to not

suffer.”

à When you think of the image of Buddha, what do you visualize?

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He actually looked more like this…

n Why is the Buddha sometimes depicted differently?

1.  THE Buddha was not overweight 2.  Other versions of Buddha (smiling and

fat) are said to represent joy ( jolliness like Santa), being happy with who you are, patience - some believe the fat version represents him “eating your suffering”

Review n  What are the core beliefs of Confucianism? n  What are the beliefs towards rulers? n  What is its motto? n  This motto is commonly known as what? n  Who is the founder of Taoism? n  What would a Taoists’ views on fame and fortune be? n  What does the yin-yang symbol represent? n  What is meditation?

n  What was the original name of the founder of Buddhism? n  Today he is know as “Buddha” which means: n  What are the 4 Noble Truths? n  How do you stop from wanting? n  What is the 8 Fold Path?

n  A Buddhists’ goal in life is to reach _____, which means _______. n  What is reincarnation? n  Does a Buddhist find reincarnation to be a good or a bad thing? n  How do you stop the cycle of reincarnation?

n  What does it mean if you have bad karma? Good Karma?

EXIT TICKET n Which philosophy (Confucianism, Taoism, or

Buddhism) would YOU use to lead a government or dynasty?

n Give 3 reasons why referencing the different beliefs for the philosophy you selected

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Religion Collage/Review Day

n  We have studied Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. They have several similarities and differences. To demonstrate your knowledge of these 3 religions create a collage.

Steps… Steps:

n  1. Select a shape (square, circle, star, triangle etc) and trace it onto a piece of blank computer paper 4 times. Outline each shape in black pen. (They may overlap slightly in some areas)

n  2. Give each shape a title: Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and the 4th one put YOUR name.

n  3. In the center of each shape, in black pen with bold letters, put the motto. In the box with YOUR name put YOUR motto.

n   4. Finally, use magazines, newspapers, pictures, and google images to create a collage in each shape that demonstrates that particular religion/belief. In YOUR category create a collage that reflects your motto, your life and your personality

Requirements n  each shape MUST be filled (NO WHITE PAPER

SHOWING) ,cut pictures to fit together and overlap others, or start by coloring the shape

n  The pictures must in some way depict that religion- if they are random pictures placed everywhere you will NOT receive credit.

n  NEATNESS COUNTS. n  Each religion needs AT LEAST 3 pictures, 3 WORDS

(descriptive words)à NO one BIG picture does not count

MATERIALS n YOU MUST BRING: A magazine to cut out, or

newspaper, or pictures, and any other art supplies to class tomorrow. You have the entire day to work on it in class. Anything you do NOT finish becomes homework and it is due Friday

n This activity serves as a REVIEW for your quiz on religion MONDAY

n Collage due Monday