The Spread of Buddhism and Its Major Teachings

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Main Idea Buddhism, which teaches people that they can escape the suffering of the world through the Buddha’s teachings, developed in India and spread to other parts of Asia and the world. Buddhism

In addition to Hinduism, another of the world’s major religions developed in ancient India. That religion was Buddhism . The Life of the Buddha ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Early Life ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Buddha’s Enlightenment

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Explain How did Siddhartha Gautama become the Buddha? Answer(s): meditated under a tree, determined not to arise until he found solution to human suffering; was enlightened and transformed

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After the Buddha’s death, differing opinions arose concerning the correct teachings and practices of Buddhism. Eventually three main Buddhist traditions formed—Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan. Divisions of Buddhism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Theravada ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Mahayana ,[object Object],[object Object],Tibetan

Summarize What are the fundamental teachings of Buddhism? Answer(s): suffering comes from selfish desires; overcoming desire ends suffering; follow Eightfold Path to overcome desire

Ashoka also encouraged missionaries to carry the Buddha’s message to lands outside of India. Unlike Hinduism, which largely remained an Indian religion, Buddhism spread into other parts of the world. Today, more than 350 million people are Buddhists, most of them concentrated in Asia. Relatively few people in India are Buddhists today. The Spread of Buddhism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Buddhism in India ,[object Object],[object Object],Ashoka

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Sequence How did Buddhism spread through Asia? Answer(s): through missionary work and trade

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