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Religions of South Asia
Religions of South Asia
Buddhism in the Subcontinent
Buddhism in the Subcontinent
Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 BCE)
Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 BCE) Born in NE India Born in NE India
(Nepal).(Nepal). Raised in luxuryRaised in luxury
to be a king.to be a king. At 29 he rejectedAt 29 he rejected
his life tohis life toseek enlightenmentseek enlightenmentand the source ofand the source ofsuffering.suffering.
-in meditation, he found -in meditation, he found nirvananirvana..
What is the fundamental cause
of all suffering?
What is the fundamental cause
of all suffering?
Desire!Desire!
Four Noble Truths
Four Noble Truths1.1. There is suffering in There is suffering in
the world. the world.
Four Noble Truths
Four Noble Truths
2.2. The cause of The cause of suffering is desire.suffering is desire.
Four Noble Truths
Four Noble Truths
3.3. The solution is to The solution is to eliminate desireeliminate desire
Four Noble Truths
Four Noble Truths4.4. To reach To reach nirvananirvana, one , one
must follow the must follow the Eightfold Path. Eightfold Path.
Eightfold PathEightfold Path
NirvanaNirvana
Escape from the cycle of Escape from the cycle of
rebirth. rebirth.
Buddha – 19c Thailand
Buddha – 19c Thailand
Buddha’s
head :
2c Pakist
an
Buddha’s
head :
2c Pakist
an
Bamiyan Buddhist
Bamiyan Buddhist
Mandala: Wheel of Life Motif
Mandala: Wheel of Life Motif
Theravada BuddhismTheravada Buddhism The oldest school of Buddhism.The oldest school of Buddhism.
The monastic life is the best The monastic life is the best way way to achieve to achieve nirvananirvana..
Goal = Goal = “Buddha“Buddha,” or ,” or “Enlightened One.”“Enlightened One.”
Over 100,000,000 followers Over 100,000,000 followers todaytoday
376 m. overall.376 m. overall.
Tibetan BuddhismTibetan
BuddhismDeveloped in Tibet in the Developed in Tibet in the
7c CE.7c CE.
Dalai LamaDalai Lama..
The Dala
iLam
a
The Dala
iLam
a
zen Buddhismzen Buddhism
Seeks sudden enlightenment Seeks sudden enlightenment through meditation.through meditation.
Buddhism in America (1999)
Buddhism in America (1999)
Distribution of Buddhism Centers
in the US, 2001
Distribution of Buddhism Centers
in the US, 2001
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