1. Buddhism Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley Hs Chappaqua, NY

2. Religions of South Asia

3. Buddhism in the Subcontinent

5. 2,500 year old tradition.

6. The 3 jewels of Buddhism:

7. Buddha, the teacher.

8. Dharma, the teachings.

10. Raised in great luxuryto be a king.

11. At 29 he rejectedhis luxurious life toseek enlightenmentand the source ofsuffering.

12. Lived a strict life for 6 yrs.

13. He sat in meditation, and found nirvana.

15. Four Noble Truths The solution is to eliminate desire and attachments – to reachNirvana

16. Four Noble Truths To reach nirvana, one must follow the Eightfold Path.

19. Buddhist Altar

20. The DalaiLama

22. Seeks sudden enlightenment through meditation, arriving at emptiness.

23. Use of meditation masters

24. Beauty, art, and aesthetics:

25. Gardens.

26. Archery.

27. Tea ceremony.

29. Distribution of Buddhism Centers in the US, 2001