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Today we will learn:The Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path and how it guides the lives of its followers.

How will we learn it?With discussions, presentation/note taking, individual & group activities and reading/researching the content.

How will we know we learned it?With participation in class discussion, individual & group activities and a quiz that will assess your ability to explain the path in your words.

How will use what we learned?To identify basic social institutions and explain their impact on individuals, groups and organizations within society and how they transmit the values of society.

THE FOUNDERSiddhartha Gautama (563-483 BCE) The Buddha Born in Nepal. Raised in great luxury to be a

king. Witnessed sickness, old age and death and

wandering monk Rejected his luxurious life to seek

enlightenment and the source of suffering. Lived a strict, ascetic life for 6 yrs. Became “The Enlightened One,” at 35.

THE ESSENCE OF BUDDHISM The “middle way of wisdom and

compassion.” The 3 jewels of Buddhism: Taking

refugeThe Buddha is the guide.The Dharma is the path.The Sangha are the teachers or companions along the way.

MAJOR BELIEFS: Five Precepts. Passed down from the

Buddha. 1. No killing Respect for life 2. No stealing Respect for others'

property 3. No sexual misconduct Respect for our pure

nature 4. No lying Respect for honesty 5. No intoxicants Respect for a clear mind

MAJOR BELIEFS: THE WHEEL OF LIFEDeath is the end of life. Reincarnation occurs in one of the 6 paths of rebirth depending on Karma. Heavenly Beings Humans Asuras: Have many good things in life, but still

like to fight. They appear in the heavens or on earth as people or animals.

Hungry ghosts: Suffer from constant hunger. Hell-beings

MAJOR BELIEFS: Escaping the Turning Wheel

Four stages of enlightenment. Buddhas- perfect in enlightenment. Bodhisattvas- enlighten themselves as well

as others. Pratyekabuddhas- hermits who retreat

from the world to enlighten themselves. Arhats- enlighten themselves.

MAJOR BELIEFS: Theravada BuddhismThe oldest school of Buddhism.The “Way of the Elders” or the “Small Vehicle.”Found in southern Asia.The monastic life is the best way to achieve nirvana.Focus on wisdom and meditation.Goal is to become a “Buddha,” or “Enlightened One.”Over 100,000,000 followers today.

MAJOR BELIEFS: Mahayana BuddhismThe “Great Vehicle.”Founded in northern Asia (China, Japan).Buddhism “for the masses.”Seek guidance from Boddhisatvas, wise beings. Goal: Not just individual escape from the wheel, but the salvation of all humanity through self-sacrifice of those enlightened few.

MAJOR BELIEFS: Zen BuddhismThe “Meditation School.”Seeks sudden enlightenment [satori] through meditation, arriving at emptiness [sunyata].Use of meditation masters [Roshi].Beauty, art, and aesthetics: Gardens. Archery. Tea ceremony. Calligraphy.

MAJOR BELIEFS: Tibetan BuddhismThe “Diamond Vehicle.” [Vajrayana]Developed in Tibet in the 7c CE.A mix of Theravada and Mahayana.Boddhisatvas include Lamas, like the Dalai Lama.The Tibetan Book of the Dead n[Bardo Thodol].

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MAJOR BELIEFS: PURPOSE OF LIFE

To End Suffering Follow the Noble Eightfold Path This Path leads to better Karma

and a life purity A pure and enlightened soul can

ultimately achieve Nirvana

MAJOR BELIEFS: COMMANDS & LAWS

The Four Noble Truths All life is marked by suffering Suffering is caused by desire

and attachment Suffering can be stopped The way to end suffering is to

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RIGHT KNOWLEDGE: Accepting Buddhist teachings

RIGHT INTENTION: A commitment to cultivate the right attitudes.

RIGHT SPEECH: Avoiding slander, gossip, lying, and all forms of untrue and abusive speech.

RIGHT ACTION:Behaving peacefully and harmoniously; refraining from stealing, killingand overindulgence insensual pleasure.

RIGHT LIVELIHOOD:Avoiding making a living in ways that cause harm, such as exploiting people orkilling animals, or trading in intoxicantsor weapons.

RIGHT EFFORT:Avoiding negative thoughts and emotions, such as anger and jealousy.

RIGHT MINDFULNESS:Having a clear sense of one’s mental state and bodily health and feelings.

RIGHT CONCENTRATION:Using meditation to reach the highest level of enlightenment.

The Noble Eightfold PathRight Knowledge: Accepting Buddhist teachings

Right Intention: A commitment to cultivate the right attitudes..

Right Speech: Avoiding slander, gossip, lying, and all forms of untrue and abusive speech.

Right Action: Behaving peacefully and harmoniously; refraining from stealing, killing and overindulgence in sensual pleasure.

Right Livelihood: Avoiding making a living in ways that cause harm, such as exploiting people or killing animals, or trading in intoxicants or weapons.

Right Effort: Avoiding negative thoughts and emotions, such as anger and jealousy.

Right Mindfulness: Having a clear sense of one’s mental state and bodily health and feelings.

Right Concentration: Using meditation to reach the highest level of enlightenment.

INFLUENCE ON ART AND ARCHITECTURE Buddhists had many symbols to represent their different

beliefs. These symbols inspired a great deal of religious art that is still cherished to this day. The slanted roofs of the Viharas would become a common fixture in Asian building design.