Lucy Artigas, Camila Galván, Jimena Gómez and Álvaro Orozco

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History of Buddhism

Buddah* THE FOUNDER OF BUDDHISM

Buddah means – illuminated

The founder of Buddhism in this world is Buddha Shakyamuni.

He was born as a royal prince

His parents gave him the name Siddhartha and there were many wonderful predictions about his future.

WERE THEIR BELIFES COME FROM?

He was 29 when he decided to leave his village to go mediated in the forest. He trained to find the enlightment under Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya , India.

He was so good he was oftenly requested to teach others the path.

MAJOR INFLUENCES IN BUDDHISM

INFLUENCES IN BUDDHISM• Major Influence: Hinduism

• Local cultures had the most influence on what The Buddha taught. Initially it was Brahmanism.

• Buddha was born in a Hindu family.

• Hinduism is older by at least a millennium or two.

• They both come from the same region, India.

• Buddhists do not accept any Hindu god either as equal or superior to The Buddha.

INFLUENCE• Over 1500 years ago,

Hindu tradition accepted The Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu; view that is not acceptable to many Buddhists.

• Buddhism gained popularity in India because it released the people from oppression of tradition and orthodoxy.

SIMILAR BELIEFS

• Shared beliefs:• Meditation and spiritual practices

• Adopted beliefs:• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Liberation

• The Buddhist belief of non-injury and compassion toward all living beings came from Hinduism.

WHAT DID BUDDSIM TAUGHT?

Buddhist path can be summed up as:

(1) to lead a moral life,

(2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and

(3) to develop wisdom and understanding.

by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS AND THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH. You should know sufferings: Buddha means that we should know the sufferings of our future lives. Through knowing these, we shall develop a strong wish to liberate our self from them.

You should abandon origins ‘Origins’ refers mainly to our delusions, anger and self-grasping ignorance.

You should attain cessations We should develop strong renunciation for this endless cycle, and make the strong determination to attain enlightenment, the permanent cessation of suffering, and to lead every living being to that state.

<if you are healthy, you will not be for a long time, you will become sick and that is the enddles cycle>

You should practice the path a spiritual path that leads to the pure happiness of liberation and enlightenment. A detailed explanation of the stages of the path to liberation and enlightenment can be found.

REVEALING OUR PROGRESS ALONG THE BUDDHIST PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT

THE EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SINGS

The umbrella: first we should enter the Buddhist family. 

The fish : harmony , under this umbrella we should always live in harmony and peace.

The vase: Enjoy the inner wealth of our faith, moral discipline, our study and practice of Dharma, there upon benefiting others, consideration for others, and wisdom.

The lotus : purity -should always strive to become a pure being by practicing the Bodhisattva’s way of life

THE EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SINGS

The conch shell - the Dharma Jewel” ; we should accomplish this Jewel by the realisations of the stages of the path, within our mind

The knot of eternity , the special talent of Buddha’s realizations, specially omniscient wisdom.

The victory banner The uncommon quality of Buddha’s letting behind all delusions and mistaken appearance.

*These last two

together (‘The knot of eternity’ and ‘The victory banner’) indicate that through gaining the Dharma Jewel, we should attain these two uncommon qualities of Buddha.

The Dharma Wheel indicates that, having attained these two uncommon qualities of Buddha, we are able to lead all living beings to permanent liberation from suffering, principally by turning the wheel of Dharma, that is by giving Dharma teachings. This is our final goal. 

Wisdom & Compassion At one extreme, you could be a good hearted fool and at the other extreme, you could attain knowledge without any emotion. Buddhism uses the middle path to develop both. 

ARE OTHER RELIGIONS WRONG? Buddhism is also a belief system which is tolerant of all other beliefs or religions. Buddhism agrees with the moral teachings of other religions but Buddhism. They don’t’ mind in labeling themselves, that is why there have never been any wars fought in the name of Buddhism. That is why Buddhists do not preach and try to convert, only explain if an explanation is sought.

WHAT ABOUT THE FAT BUDA?

Siddharta Gautama was skinny so…

Bikkhu Hotei: a buddhist monk, he was admired by his internal peace, wisdom and happines,. He came to be call Budai, for this means Joyfull. - the smiling Buda-

But he didn’t achive the complete illumination like Buddah Gautman.

FACTS Purpose of life: Theravada - Become an arhat, escape the cycle of rebirth, and attain nirvana. Mahayana - Become a boddhisatva then help others attain enlightenment.

Afterlife: Rebirth or nirvana. Nirvana is seen simply as the cessation of suffering by some and as a heavenly paradise by others.

Holidays: Vary, but often include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, lunar quarters.

CITATIONS

• http://www.meditateinlondon.org.uk/about-buddhism/about-buddha-the-founder-of-buddhism/

• http://www.aboutbuddhism.org/history-of-buddhism.htm/

• http://whatthafact.com/interesting-facts-about-buddha-siddhartha-gautama/

• http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/fastfacts.htm

• http://www.dhammaspread.org/Page455.htm

• http://www.patheos.com/Library/Buddhism/Origins/Influences.html

• http://www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/h_buddhism.asp

• http://www.teenink.com/nonfiction/academic/article/313623/Buddhism-vs-Hinduism/