Major Beliefs:
Buddhists believe that the purpose of life is to become a ‘perfect one” and this is done by escaping the cycle of rebirth and attaining nirvana. Buddhists also believe it’s their duty to become enlightened and help others attain enlightenment. Dharma - truth teaching or religion Karma - moral law of cause and effect in which good actions have good effects, and bad actions have bad effects. Hindu concept that was absorbed largely unchanged into Buddhism. The Four Noble Truths: 1. All of life is marked by suffering 2. Suffering is caused by destine and attachment 3. Suffering can be eliminated 4. Suffering is eliminated by following the Noble Eightfold Path. Noble Eightfold Path: Right beliefs Right aspirations Right speech Right conduct Right livelihood Right effort Right mindfulness Right meditation |
Founder and Location:
Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama around 520 BCE in Northeastern India. Buddhism is mainly located in China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. Sacred Writings: Tripitaka: Oldest collection of Buddhist teaching Tibetan Book of the Dead: Explains the cycle of birth and rebirth Key Facts *Buddhists worship in a temple *Buddhism has 360 million followers Siddhartha Gautama "the Buddha" was an Indian prince. Siddhartha was different because he did not follow the caste system. He met a monk and he decided to live like the monk. Monks have a way of living that includes living with no money, family, or personal items. Their religious holidays are varied by region and influence. References: Google Images Youtube Adherents.com ReligionFacts.com - Buddhism Buddha Dharma Education Association and BuddhaNet |