BASIC BELIEFS

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS

SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA

KARMA

DHARMA

REINCARNATION THE BUDDHA

THE EIGHT FOLD PATH

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SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMAAs a kid, Siddhartha lived a very secluded life, only surrounded by beauty and health and preparing to take over the throne when his father was ready to pass it down.

Siddhartha grew up to be a strong and handsome young man who trained in the arts of war. He married a beautiful woman, Yashodhara at the age of 16

time passed, Siddhartha grew restless and curious about the world that existed beyond. Finally he demanded that he should be allowed to meet his people and see his lands. His request was granted and he took off on his journey to see what life was really about.

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The BuddhaAt the age of 29 Siddhartha realized that he wasn’t as happy as he once was, So he sent off onto another journey to Bodh Gaya.

It was there where Siddhartha was determined to find the answer to his problem, so he meditated under a tree until the answers came to him.

The answer became the Buddha, which means the one who is awake.Buddha remained seated under the tree for many days, and realized that the knowledge he had gained would not be easy to share with others. Buddha decided to preach what he had discovered to the people and soon they believed.

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1.) SILA – Virtue, Good conduct, & Morality. Based on 2 principals. a.) Principal of equality(All living entities are equal.) b.) Principal of reciprocity(Do to others as you with

they would do to you.

2.) SAMADHI – Concentration, meditation, and mental development. Helps us maintain good conduct and strengthens and controls the mind.

3.) PRAJNA - Discernment, wisdom, enlightenment: The heart of Buddhism (wisdom will emerge if the mind is pure and calm)

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KARMA DHARMAREINCARNATION

Eight Fold Path

4 Noble Truths

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DHARMAKarmaKarma refers to the law of cause and effect

Karma is created by physical action, thoughts, and words

Karma causes effects that come back to the original actor

Karma keeps people in the cycle of death and rebirth

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DHARMA•Dharma is the path that leads to the treasure within oneself, which is realization.

•refers to the principle or law that orders the universe

•In Buddhism, Dharma is most commonly used to mean “The teachings of Buddha”

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REINCARNATION•Reincarnation means taking on

a new body in the next life•It is often referred to as transmigration

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THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS--The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism were Buddha Shakyamuni's first sermon at Deer Park near Benares. THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS ARE…

1. The Truth of Dukkha (suffering)

2. The Truth of the cause of suffering

3. The Truth Of The Cessation Of suffering

4. The Truth Of the path that ends suffering

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The Eight Fold Path1)Right View -- is the cognitive aspect of

wisdom. 2)Right Intention – is volitional aspect,

the kind of energy that controls our actions

3)Right Speech – speech is important because words can break or save lives, make enemies or friends, start war or create peace.

4)Right Action -- it refers to deeds that involve bodily actions

5)Right Livelihood -- means that one should earn one's living in a righteous way and that wealth should be gained legally and peacefully

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6.) Right Effort -- Mental energy is the force behind right effort. Without effort, nothing can be achieved7.) Right Mindfulness – The right mindfulness gives you the ability to see things how they actually are8.) Right Concentration -- refers to the development of a mental force that occurs in natural consciousness

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Buddhism around the world•Approximately 5.9% of the worlds population was Buddhist in 2002.

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•Today, the rest of society accepts Buddhism because it teaches people to stay open minded and the importance of problems and suffering.

Map of Religions and Buddhism on next slide

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