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Esteban EsquivelSpring 2011
Life of Siddhartha
Born: around 563BC
Dead :483 by poisoned mushroom
Where: In Northern India
Warrior class Sat down a tree for seven weeks meditating Siddhartha’s followers named the tree the Tree of Wisdom Found enlightenment under the tree Siddhartha was then called the Buddha or the Enlightened
One
Teachings – Four Noble Truths
1st - Suffering and unhappiness are part of human life. No one can escape sorrow
2nd - Suffering comes from our desires for pleasure and material goods. People cause there own misery because they want things they cannot have.
3rd – People can overcome desire and ignorance and reach nirvana. Reaching nirvana frees the soul from suffering and from the need of further reincarnation.
4th – People can overcome ignorance and desire by following an eightfold path that leads to wisdom enlightenment and salvation.
Eightfold Path
1. Right ViewWisdom
2. Right Intention
3. Right Speech
Ethical Conduct4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
Mental Development7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
Right Thought Believe in nature of existence as
suffering and in the Four Noble Truths
Right Intent
Incline toward goodness and kindness
Right Speech
Do not lie Always tell the truth Don’t gossip Avoid harsh Avoid abusive
speech
Right Action Do not harm Do not kill Do not steal Do not do sexual
misconduct Act kindly Be honest Respect belongings of
others
Right Livelihood
Do not hurt people Avoid stuff that can hurt others Do not harm others Do not use weapons Do not slaughter Do not use alcohol or drugs
Right Effort
Do not do evil Do good Do the right thing for right reason Encourage good Discourage unwholesome destructive
thoughts Helpful thoughts
Right Mindfulness
Control your feelings and thoughts Be aware of what you feel Think and do
Right Concentration
Practice proper meditation
Calm mind