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1. BUDDHISM

2. MAIN DEITY:
BUDDHA

3. ALL ABOUT
BUDDHISM…

4. MEANING…?
• Religion and philosophy that develop from the
teachings of Buddha.
• Buddha means the “Enlightened One”

5. …HISTORY!
• Siddhartha Gautama was the historical founder of Buddhism
• Gautama was a prince of the kingdom of Kapilavastu presently known as
Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Spans from 5th Century BCE to present
• Buddhism started in Eastern part of India {Kingdom of Magadha, presently in
Bihar}
• After looking at all the sufferings of the people in his kingdom, Buddha was
looking for awareness and answers.
• Buddhism was a result of the enlightenment which Buddha achieved after his
meditation.

6. FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS OF
BUDDHISM
• The truth of suffering (Dukkha): Life is unsatisfactory,
suffering
• The truth of origin of suffering (Samudāya): Cause of
suffering, attachment or desire
• The truth of cessation of suffering (Nirodha): Elimination
of attachment and desire
• The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering
(Marga): The noble Eightfold path

7. The Eightfold
Path
Wisdom
(Prajna)
1. Right Understanding
2. Right Thought
Morality (Sila)
3. Right Speech
4. Right action
5. Right livelihood
Concentration
(Samadhi)
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration

8. SYMBOLS

9. BUDDHISM’S WORLD VIEW…
• The Buddha taught that beings were born into their position because of past
karma
• He taught that there were six realms of existence: hell, insatiable-spirit, animal,
fighting-spirits, human, and heavenly-being
• A human birth was most desired because you have the best chance of
enlightenment

10. TYPE/BRANCHES
OF BUDDHISM
• Mahayana
• Zen
• Tibetan Buddhism
• Pure Land Buddhism
• Vajrayana

11. LIKES…!!!
• Buddhism explains a purpose to life and provides
a code of practice or way of life leads to true
happiness.
• Buddhism is also a belief system which is tolerant
of all other belief or religions.
• Buddhism provides a long term purpose within
our existence through wisdom and true
understanding.
• It helps people live more simple, more relaxed
soul in order to is not driven by the ambitions and
lusts.

12. …DISLIKES…
• Unquestioning devotion towards
Lamas, Zen masters, lineages
• Medieval beliefs and views about
Karma used to judge individuals
• Worship of Buddha rather than
application of Dharma.

14. FAMOUS BUDDHIST
TEMPLES
• Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar
• Borobudur, Indonesia

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