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    Buddhism is a major world religion founded in India in the 5th century BCE by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The key beliefs of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths about dukkha (suffering), and the Eightfold Path as a means to end suffering. Buddhists believe that through enlightenment and by following the teachings of Buddha, one can achieve nirvana and be freed from the cycle of rebirth. Key Buddhist practices include meditation, following moral precepts like non-violence, and the accumulation of good karma. Important Buddhist symbols are the wheel of life and the lotus flower.

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    BUDDHISM

    By: Sandra Davis


    Mid-Continent University
    Introduction to Christian Worldview
    09/09/09
    Bro. Don Embry
    BUDDHISM
    Buddhism
     Buddhism upholds the virtues of
    benevolence, perseverance, self-
    discipline, and charity. On a deeper
    level, Buddhism is a philosophy, a way
    of life, and the cultivation of one’s
    mind. In fact, Buddhists believe that
    harmony stems from the mind.
    Overview

     Buddhism is a major
    world religion, or in a
    better sense,
    philosophy.
     It is the 4th largest
    religion of the world,
    and has about
    300,000,000
    followers.
     It explains the purpose
    of life, injustices and
    inequality in the
    world.

    ● Developed in India 2500 yrs

    ago

     Based on many of the core


    concepts of Hinduism

     The essence of Buddhism


    is the attainment of
    enlightenment

     Points to a way of life that


    avoids self-indulgence
    and self-denial.

    Buddhist Populations
    The three truths of existence are dukkha,
    anicca, and anatta – suffering,
    impermanence, and the absence of an
    eternal self. According to Buddhist
    teachings, no phenomenon in this world
    is permanent or real. There is no
    permanent self or "soul", for human
    beings are constantly changing under
    the influence of our surroundings and
    actions. Our minds are deluded to the
    true nature of the world, however, and
    we still try to hold onto our thoughts,
    bodies, wealth, and other earthly
    possessions. Trapped in the samsara of
    lives and deaths, with our attachment to
    these fleeting things, we suffer. Thus,
    the cause of suffering is the
    unenlightened mind.
    The First Noble Truth is that life is suffering
    You can’t live without death, frustration, etc.

    The Second Noble Truth is that suffering is caused by


    craving and aversion
    Getting what you want doesn’t guarantee happiness, it deprives you of
    it

    The Third Noble Truth is that suffering can be overcome,


    and true happiness can be attained
    If we stop craving useless things, and live each day at a time (not living
    in the past or the future) we will be happy and free.

    The Fourth Noble Truth is that the Noble Eight-Fold Path


    leads to the end of all suffering
    The Eight-Fold
    Path
    Wisdom
    1)Right View – know the truth
    3)Right Intention – resist self-centeredness

    Ethical Conduct
    3)Right Speech – refrain from unkind, negative speech
    5)Right Action – respect all life
    7)Right Livelihood – work for the good of others

    Mental Discipline
    6)Right Effort – exert oneself in freeing the mind of evil
    (egocentric thought)
    8)Right Awareness – elevate one’s thoughts beyond the haze of
    emotion and mood
    8) Right Meditation – practice the discipline of
    meditation
    3. Reincarnation
    A concept that one must go through
    many cycles of birth, living, and
    death
    After many such cycles, if a person
    releases their attachment to desire
    and the self, they can attain:

    Nirvana - a state of liberation and


    freedom from suffering.
    Nirvana can be achieved by
    meditating and following the
    guiding principles of Buddhism,
    such as the Four Noble Truths and
    the Eight-Fold Path
    All of one’s actions have
    consequences, determined by the
    person’s intentions. If we are
    motivated to hurt others by greed,
    for instance, our actions will
    produce negative results. In
    Buddhism, those outcomes may not
    occur immediately after the actions,
    or even in this lifetime. The
    consequences of our actions could
    affect us through subsequent lives,
    and the universal law that governs
    those actions and their
    consequences is Karma.
    Daily Practices
    1.Live by this moral code:
    • Do not take the life of anything
    living
    • Do not take anything not freely
    given to you
    • Abstain from sexual misconduct
    and sensual overindulgence
    • Refrain from untrue speech
    • Do not consume intoxicating
    substances Do not lose
    mindfulness

    2.Meditation:
    Training the mind to empty it of
    thoughts. When this happens what is
    important becomes clear.
    SYMBOLS
    Wheel of Life: Represents the endless cycle of
    life through reincarnation. Each of its eight
    spokes represents one of the teachings of the
    Eightfold Path.

    Lotus Flower:

    A lotus is a water lily that grows in murky


    ponds and takes its roots in the black soil.
    Just as the beautiful lotus blossom grows
    from the mud, human beings can also
    detach themselves from suffering, to rise
    above the earthly and blossom as Buddhas

    The lotus symbolizes purity and divine


    birth. The different color lotus flowers
    have specific meanings: for example, the
    red lotus signifies the qualities of the heart
    while the purple lotus is the mystic lotus.
    Buddhist Spiritual Leaders

    Monks

    Dalai Lama
    Teach this triple truth to all:
    A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of
    service and compassion are the things which
    renew humanity.
    - Buddha

    The mind is everything.


    What you think you become.
    - Buddha
    References

    Halverson, D, (1996).The Compact Guide To World Religions. Bloomington: Bethany


    House

    http://www.buddhisttemple.ca/buddhism/philosophy.php accessed on 09/08/09

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