Buddhism originated from Siddhartha Gautama, a Hindu prince who saw suffering in the world and sought to end it. He achieved enlightenment and taught the four noble truths: that life involves suffering, suffering is caused by desire, desire can be overcome, and the eightfold path provides a way to overcome desire. The eightfold path involves right view, intent, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. Its goal is nirvana, the liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth through living morally and meditating to gain enlightenment. Today, Buddhism is practiced by many monks in Asia, with the Dalai Lama as its most famous modern teacher.

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6. WHO was Buddha? Siddhartha Guatama Buddha Buddha was a Hindu prince who lived in luxury and comfort inside the palace. One day he left the palace gardens and saw an old man, a sick man, and a dead man.

7. Buddha realized…. Buddha realized: Life is FULL of SUFFERING. He became known as the “ Enlightened One.” He explained the 4 NOBLE TRUTHS: All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow. The cause of suffering is desire for things such as riches, power and long life. The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire. The way to overcome desire is to follow the 8-fold path.

8. Human Suffering Caused by one’s selfish desires for: 1. Power 2. Wealth 3. Pleasure One can be liberated from suffering by giving up the three selfish desires, and discipline oneself.

9. The Middle Way A balance or moderation of not indulging in too much pleasure nor too much stress. To find the “Middle Way” one must be unselfish, honest ,and fair. Also known as the, “Eightfold Path”

10. Eight Fold path- Middle way Right Thought – It is natural to suffer, but if you follow the Middle Way, it eventually ends Right Intent – Be kind and good Right Speech – Avoid lies and gossip Right Action – Don’t steal or harm others Right Livelihood – Reject work that hurts others Right Effort – Prevent evil, do good Right Mindfulness – Control your feelings and thoughts (self-control) Right Concentration – Practice proper meditation

11. Nirvana It is important to live a moral life. Enlightenment is achieved through meditation. Reincarnation helps achieve nirvana. Nirvana , is the ultimate goal…. union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.

12. Meditation Meditation is the way of improving yourself Do not worship many gods or one God, instead mediate , practice self-discipline The focusing of the mind on spiritual things.

13. Today…. … there are many Buddhist monks in Asia.

14. The Dalai Lama … is the most famous Buddhist monk. He has written several books and speaks all over the world.