Unit 1 Introduction to World
Civilizations and New Ideas
Sub Unit 2 Introduction to World Religions
Lesson 9 Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
B – Buddha’s Identity
Buddha is a title that means the “enlightened one”
Buddha’s real name is Siddhartha Gautama, a member of a royal
family that denied his royal position to seek truth and
understanding
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
U – Ultimate Goal
The ultimate goal for Buddhist is to reach Nirvana which is similar
to the idea of Moksha as a release from reincarnation and life
If Buddhists follow the rules of life they will reach enlightenment
and there will be no more reincarnation
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
D – Doctrine of Truths
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Suffering exists
Desire makes us suffer
End desires to end suffering
Follow the 8 Fold Path to end desires
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
D – Doctrine of Enlightenment
The 8 Fold Path to Enlightenment includes wisdom, conduct, and
development
Wisdom – right view and right intention
Conduct – right speech, right action, and right livelihood
Development – right effort, right mindfulness, and right
concentration
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
H – Heart of All Buddhism
The origins of Buddhism is in India around 500BC
Buddhism emerged as people were looking for less formality than
found in Hindu rituals performed by Hindu priests
Buddhists accepted the ideas of reincarnation and karma but
rejected the caste system of Hindusim
Buddhism Follows BUDDHA
A – Asian Influence of Buddhism
Asia is where most Buddhist live today
Buddha had followers to help
him spread his teachings.