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Role of Bodhisattvas- Bodhisattva is a
Buddhist term applicable to someone
who has become highly enlightened (via
nirvana) and, rather than selfishly hoard
their profound spiritual knowledge, tries
to share it with mankind before their
(mortal) death
Initially, Buddhist monasteries were used as
residence by the Sangha In the Indian
subcontinent, Buddhist monasteries progressively
grew into centers of learning. They served as the
places where philosophical principles were
developed and debated
It was founded by a young Hindu prince
named Siddhartha Gautama, who lived
in Nepal from 563 B.C.E through 483.
B.C.E
 Founded in north India
 Has 376 million followers today
 4th largest religion in the world
 Pali Canon are sacred texts
 Spiritual leader is a monk
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Four Noble Truths:
› All life is suffering
› Suffering is caused by desire
› One can be freed of this desire
› One is freed of desire by following what’s
called the Eightfold Path
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The eightfold path is
made up of:
› Right views
› Right aspirations
› Right speech
› Right conduct
› Right livelihood
› Right endeavor
› Right mindfulness
› Right meditation
Following this path
enables you to move
toward the state of
perfect peace and
harmony
The goal in ones life is
to reach this which
may take several
lifetimes, meaning
that Buddhist also
believe in
reincarnation
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A dome-shaped structure erected as a
Buddhist shrine
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One of the most fundamental doctrines
of Buddhism is anatta-- no soul or no self.
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When the physical body is no more
capable of functioning, energies do not
die with it, but continue to take some
other shape or form, which we call
another life.
The gods are powerfula and can help
human beings in many ways
 Theyre capable of anger, revenge, pride
and jealousy
 Buddha can give salvation
 The dharma was taught by buddha
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