Chapter 3 Section 1 (continued)

VI. BuddhismVI. Buddhism

A. Siddhartha Gautama- later became known as the Buddha, founded Buddhism in the sixth century BC in India1. Siddhartha was a wealthy prince who gave his riches to search for the meaning of life

A. Siddhartha Gautama- later became known as the Buddha, founded Buddhism in the sixth century BC in India1. Siddhartha was a wealthy prince who gave his riches to search for the meaning of life

2. He became an ascetic- practiced self denial

3. After meditating for a long time he became enlightened and taught what he learned

*There is more than one Buddha, anyone who becomes enlightened becomes a Buddha

2. He became an ascetic- practiced self denial

3. After meditating for a long time he became enlightened and taught what he learned

*There is more than one Buddha, anyone who becomes enlightened becomes a Buddha

B. Buddha taught the 4 Noble Truths1. Everyone suffers2. Suffering is caused by desire3. We can end suffering by freeing our minds of desire

4. If you live according to the 8 fold path you can achieve Nirvana

B. Buddha taught the 4 Noble Truths1. Everyone suffers2. Suffering is caused by desire3. We can end suffering by freeing our minds of desire

4. If you live according to the 8 fold path you can achieve Nirvana

Today there are two major sects of Buddhism- Mahayana and TherevadaTherevada- believes Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion with a path to salvation

Mahayana- Believe Nirvana is a true heaven that can be achieved by following the teachings of Buddha

Today there are two major sects of Buddhism- Mahayana and TherevadaTherevada- believes Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion with a path to salvation

Mahayana- Believe Nirvana is a true heaven that can be achieved by following the teachings of Buddha

Hinduism vs. BuddhismHinduism vs. Buddhism

FounderFounder

Hinduism- AryansBuddhism- Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha)

Hinduism- AryansBuddhism- Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha)

Goal of ReligionGoal of Religion

Hinduism- MokshaBuddhism- Nirvana

Hinduism- MokshaBuddhism- Nirvana

LawLaw

Hinduism- DharmaBuddhism- 8 Fold Path

Hinduism- DharmaBuddhism- 8 Fold Path

Basic BeliefBasic Belief

Hinduism- Do your Dharma to escape Samsara

Buddhism- 4 Noble Truths-Meditation

Hinduism- Do your Dharma to escape Samsara

Buddhism- 4 Noble Truths-Meditation

GodsGods

Hinduism- PantheonBuddhism-No Gods

Hinduism- PantheonBuddhism-No Gods