Title: Buddhism
1 Buddhism
- Religions of the World
- Part one of a series
2The Historical Buddha
- Originated in the 6th century BCE with Siddhartha
Gautama (also referred to as Skyamuni, the Sage
of the Sakya People) - After experiencing the Four Sights (old age,
sickness, death, and a begging monk), Gautama
left his family and became a wandering monk - While meditating under a Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya,
he grasped the Four Noble Truths and became
Buddha (Enlightened One)
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4Three Subdivisions of Buddhism
- Theravada (Way of the Elders) Focus is the
monastic community and the need for
self-discipline in order to attain nirvana - Mahayana (Greater Vehicle) Focuses on compassion
in the bodhisattva form (holy person who
postpones nirvana in order to help people). This
subdivision has the most followers, since it is
geared towards the layman. - Vajrayana (Diamond Vehicle) Dominant form of
Buddhism in Tibet. It is known for its mystical
rituals, which include, tantras, mantras, and
mandalas
5The lotus represents a pattern of growth that
signifies the progress of the soul from the
primeval mud of materialism, through the waters
of experience, and then into the sunshine of
enlightenment.
6Beliefs(Buddha is a title. When referring to
the Buddha, it is assumed to mean Buddha
Gautama)
- Buddhists believe in reincarnation but as a
reconfiguration of basic energies, not as self - The Pancasila or Five Precepts, are fundamental
ethical principles that all Buddhists should
follow. They are abstaining from harming any
living being, taking anything when not given,
sensual misconduct, false speech, and losing
control thru intoxication. - Liberation is attained by embracing the Four
Noble Truths
7Meditating under a sacred Bodhi Tree
8The Four Noble Truths
- Suffering is universal
- Craving for things that will not last is the root
of suffering - Nirvana is the end of suffering and reincarnation
- In order to reach Nirvana, one must follow the
Noble Eightfold Path
9A Dharma Wheel Represents the Noble Eightfold
Path
10The Noble Eightfold Path (interdependent
practical principles seen in relationship with
each other)
- Right View
- Right Intention
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right Livelihood
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration
11Cover from the Tibetan Book of the Dead
12Sacred Texts
- Dhammapada (Pali canon) Recorded conversations
of the Buddha in the Pali Indian dialect. - The Tipitaka (Three Baskets) A collection of
Buddhas sayings, the monastic rule, and a
philosophical system (most important text in
Theravada Buddhism. - Bardo Thödol or Tibetan Book of the Dead
Describes the consciousness experience of the
interval between death and rebirth.
13Buddhist Temple
14Worship
- A Buddhist devotion to the religion is a natural
part of their life that can include their diet,
job, trade, or profession. - They conduct daily meditations, give offerings at
shrines, temples, or monasteries. - Many Buddhists have shrine rooms in their homes.
- As part of their devotions, Buddhists recite the
three refuges or the Three Jewels (Buddha,
Dharma truth or teachings, and Sangha monastic
community), some Buddhists also chant. - Practicing meditation frees the mind from
everyday emotions.
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16Symbolism
- Buddhapada Buddhas footprints are early
representatives of the Buddha. They are highly
revered in all Buddhist countries. They
symbolize many things. The most popular meaning
is the grounding of the transcendent. - The Color Yellow During Gautamas lifetime,
saffron was found to be the cheapest and easiest
way to dye cloth. Criminals were designated to
wear this color to signify their state. Gautama
Bhudda chose to wear this color as a sign of
humility and separation from materialistic
society. It has the highest symbolic value in
Buddhism.
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18Current Events
- Russian President vows to support Russian
Buddhists - Prison inmates go Zen to deal with life behind
bars
19We are what we think. All that we are arises with
our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the
world. Siddhartha Gautama
20Holly Library maintains many resources relating
to Buddhism, including
- Buddhism a Short History (Edward Conze)
- A History of Buddhist Philosophy (David J.
Kalupahana) - Women in Buddhism (Diana Y. Paul)
- The Awakening of the West (Stephen Batchelor)
- The Art of Happiness, (the Dalai Lama)
- Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan Culture (Loden Sherap
Dagyab Rinpoche, translated) - Discovering Buddhism, DVD
- The Long Search, DVD (BBC series)
21Bibliography
- Couliano, I Eliade, C. Wiesner, H. (1991).
- The Harpercollins Concise Guide to World
Religion. Harpercollins Publications - Klostermaier, Klaus K. (1999). Buddhism A Short
Introduction. Oneworld Publications - Conze, M. Conze, E. (2000). Buddhism A Short
History. - Oneworld Publications
- Pollock, Robert (2002). The Everything Worlds
Religions Book Discover the Beliefs,
Traditions, and Cultures of Ancient and Modern
Religions. F W Publications, Inc. - Religionfacts website (www.religionfacts.com)
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23Coming soon in the World Religions series
Christianity