Theravada Buddhism

1. In the previous lesson, you have learned
what Hinduism is all about, and how this
world’s oldest religion is considered a
diverse and complex religion. We have also
discussed how Hindus manifest their
spirituality amidst the variety of their
traditions and freedom of beliefs. In this
lesson, we will study Theravada Buddhism
and how its followers adhere to the
original practices and doctrines preached
by Siddhartha Gautama, a sage on whose
teachings Buddhism was founded.

2. THERAVADA
BUDDHISM

3. Activity 1.
Direction: The pictures below show the four
noble truth of Theravada Buddhism. States the
noble truth in each photo.

4. Activity 2.
Direction: State the eightfold path of Theravada
Buddhism thru completing the word by filling
the missing letters.
1. Right v_ _ w
2. Right _ n t _ n t _ _ n
3. Right s _ _e c _
4. Right a c _ _ _ n
5. Right l i v _ _ i _ o o d
6. Right _ f f _ _ t
7. Right m _ i n _ f u _ _ e s s
8. Right _ o n c e _ t r a _ i _ _

6. The Four Noble Truths
The Four Noble Truths are one of
Buddha’s key teachings. They
explain the problems humans face
and why. The truths also begin to
offer some understanding into
how humans can escape these
problems.

7. The Four Noble Truths
Suffering is present in all
things, and nothing lasts
forever.
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8. The Four Noble Truths
All human life involves suffering. This is known
as ‘dukkha’. This does not mean humans are
never happy. However, even things that make us
happy will eventually end. This is because the
world is always changing (impermanent).
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9. The Four Noble Truths
Suffering is caused by
cravings (our desires and
wants, but not our needs).
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10. The Four Noble Truths
The root of suffering is craving. This is the idea
that humans always want things; we are never
satisfied. This leads to suffering as in an
impermanent world we cannot get everything we
want.
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11. The Four Noble Truths
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The way to end suffering is
to give up all cravings.

12. The Four Noble Truths
We can escape suffering if we learn to be
contented and stop craving. This state is
known as nirvana. Buddha achieved this
through his enlightenment.
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13. The Four Noble Truths
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The way to give up all
cravings is to live life
according to the Eightfold
Path.

14. The Four Noble Truths
We can end suffering by following what Buddha
described as the ‘middle way’. This involves living a
life which is somewhere between the luxurious life
Buddha lived in the palace and the poor, difficult life
he lived as a holy man. This is also known as the
‘Eightfold Path’.
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15. The Eightfold Path
• Right…
• Understanding
• Purpose
• Speech
• Action
• Way to earn a living
• Effort
• Mindfulness
• Concentration

16. Right Understanding
Develop a deep understanding of
the Four Noble Truths.

17. Right Purpose
Live a life of selflessness, love
and nonviolence

18. Right Speech
•Be careful and truthful in what
you say.
•Do not lie or gossip.

19. Right Action
Do not kill, steal or lie.

20. Right way to earn a living
Do not work at a job that causes
harm to people or living
creatures.

21. Right Effort
Promote good actions and
prevent evil actions.

22. Right Mindfulness
Be aware of, but not attached to,
your emotions, thoughts and
feelings.

23. Right concentration
Focus your mind with practices
such as meditation.

24. Activity 3.
Direction: Answer the following questions with
your group.
1. What are the four noble truths of Theravada
Buddhism? Why does Buddha believe that one
must truly understand the “Four Noble Truths”
and “The Middle Way” before beginning the
eightfold path”?
2. How is one’s salvation attained in Theravada
Buddhism?

25. Activity 4.
Direction: Below you find four terrible diseases,
a doctor has examined each of the patients and
now has to aid the patient to get better again.
Find and fill in the answers in the correct boxes.
Do this in your activity notebook.

26. Dukkha Cause of
dukkha
Cessation of
dukkha
Path leading
to cessation
of dukkha
Sweetyrithis Desire to eat
sweets all the
time.
Eat
significantly
less sweets.
Try other
types of food
as well.
Lazyfever
Facebooksyndromos
Spendingcompulsio

27. *Not being able to get anything done
*Set budget and live within own means
*Think of something that does not cost money but is as
fun
*Need to be constantly online on social networking sites
*Spending too much money on unnecessary and
overpriced things
*Limit your time of being online
*Meet your friends in real life for a face to face chatter
*Face what you have to do and sort it out
*Do one thing at a time

28. Activity 5.
Direction: Explain the statement below. Write
your answers in your activity notebook.
“If someone followed the four noble
truths: they would remove all
suffering from their lives.”
Score Description
10 Answers are on point. All are grammatically correct and neat.
7 There are 1-2 misleading answers. 1-2 are grammatically incorrect and
erasures.
4 There are 3 or more misleading answers. 3 or more grammatically
incorrect and erasures.
Rubrics:

29. Activity 6. Below are scenarios, you have to write
what are the actions you’re going to make and
what Theravada Buddhism likes you to do. Do
this in your activity notebook.
Scenario What would you do? What would Theravada Buddhism
like you to do?
You are in the hallway and a
group of students are bullying
a student you don’t know
because of her weight.
The new iPhone is coming out.
The phone you have now
works perfectly fine and is less
than a year old. Your family
says that they will buy the
new iPhone for you.
You are taking the exam in the
morning. That night, your
friend asks you if you want to
go to a party.

30. Score Description
10 Answers are on point. All are grammatically correct
and neat.
7 There are 1-2 misleading answers. 1-2 are
grammatically incorrect and erasures.
4 There are 3 or more misleading answers. 3 or more
grammatically incorrect and erasures.
Rubrics:

31. Assignment
Using Venn Diagram, illustrate
the similarities and differences
of the “Ten Commandments”
and “Noble Eightfold Path.”

32. THANK YOU
SO MUCH!