Overview

Buddhism comes from the word ‘budhi’ meaning ‘to awaken’. It is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. To many people, Buddhism goes farther than just a religion. It was more of a philosophy. The Buddhist path can be summed up as: leading to a moral life, being mindful and aware of actions, and developing wisdom and understanding. Buddhism is becoming popular in the western countries for many different reasons. Buddhism has answers to many problems in modern materialistic societies. It helps an understanding of the human mind. http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm OriginsBuddhism has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gotama was awakened at the age of 35. He was known as the Buddha.

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm Impact:

They promoted education, and gave ideas of monumental, art, and architecture. Buddhism has spread to every country in the world. Buddhism promotes peace, tolerance, and non-violence. Buddhism believes in detaching away from world problems. They spread Indian culture and increased trade. Their meditation classes help relax people and reduce stress.

http://www.budsas.org/ebud/ebdha261.htm https://www.reference.com/world-view/did-buddhism-impact-world-a3f4d1b85e8513c0 Spread and Growth:

Missionary’s brought Buddhism to Asia. Buddhism spread to China, Korea, and Japan. Today it is popular in Europe and in the United States. https://www.reference.com/world-view/did-buddhism-impact-world-a3f4d1b85e8513c0 Founder: Buddha ShakyamuniCore Beliefs: One fundemental belief of buddhism is reincarnation(The belief that you will be reborn after dying. They believe that after being reborn multiple times they reach nirvana-Freedom from suffering)

● 3 trainings or practices 1. Sila: Virtue, good conduct, morality. Based on two principles( All living entitites are equal

and the golden rule in christianity)2. Samadh: Developing one’s mind is the path to wisdom which in turn leades to personal

freedom3. Prajna: The real heart of Buddhism. Wisdom will emerge if your mind is pure and calm● The 4 Noble Truths1. Dukkha: Suffering exists

2. Samudaya:There is a cause for suffering 3. Nirodha: There is an end to suffering4. Magga: In order to end suffering, you must follow the eightfold path

MAP

TIMELINE 6th Century BCE- Life of Siddhartha, life of the historical Buddha 5th Century BCE- First Buddhist council under the patronage of King Ajatasattu, Parinirvana 4th Century BCE- Second Buddhist council, about 100 years after the Parinirvana 3rd Century BCE- Reign of Indian emperor Asoka who converts and establishes the Buddha’s Dharma for the first time at the national level2nd Century BCE- Beginnings of Mahayana Buddhism 1st Century BCE- The entire scriptural canon of the Theravada school was committed to writing on palms1st Century CE- Buddhism enters central Asia and China 2nd Century CE - Age of the Indian Buddhist philosopher Nargarjuna founder of the school of Madhyamika3rd Century CE - Buddhist influence in Persia spreads through trade 4th Century CE - Development of Vajrayana Buddhism in India 5th Century CE- Buddhist monastic university founded in Nalanda, India6th Century CE- Buddhism flourishing in Indonesia7th Century CE- Construction of Potala Palace, and Jokang and Ramoche Temples in Tibet to house Buddha Images8th Century CE- Buddhist schools are formed9th Century CE- Khmer Kings builds Angkor Wat, The world's largest religious monument10th Century CE - Buddhism in Thailand 11th Century CE - Atisha arrives in Tibet from India

12th Century CE - Theravada established in Burma 13th Century CE - Shinran founds True Pure Land School of Japanese Buddhism14th Century CE - Bu-Ston collects and edits Tibetan Buddhism Canon 15th Century CE - Beginning of Dalai Lama Lineage in Tibetan Buddhism16th Century CE - Great Fifth 17th Century CE - Control of Japanese Buddhism18th Century CE - Colonial occupation of Sri Lanka, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam 19th Century CE - 5th Buddhist council in Mandalay, Burma 20th Century CE - Buddhist society found in Great Britain

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/b_chron.htm Sacred Texts

The Tripitaka - earliest collection of buddhist writings

Mahayana Sutras - forms the basis of Mayahan schools

Tibetan Book of the Dead - best-known work of Nyingma literatureSYMBOLSThe Dharma wheelBodhi TreeThe Banner of VictoryThe Eternal KnotThe Lotus FlowerTwo Golden Fish The VaseThe Parasol or Umbrella