Buddhism Beliefs and Practices PDF

Lets have an activity 4 Pics 1 Word _____ _____ ____ ____ ________ Buddhism Buddhis ֍ A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the far m east. ֍ A philosophy, religion, and spiritua...

Lets have an activity 4 Pics 1 Word _____ _____ ____ ____ ________ Buddhism Buddhis ֍ A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the far m east. ֍ A philosophy, religion, and spiritual practice followed by more than 520 million people. ֍ Growing out of the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama. ֍ It encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on the Buddha's teachings and resulting interpreted philosophies. ֍ The 8 symbols of Buddhism are a white parasol, a conch shell, a treasure vase, a victory banner, a dharma wheel, a pair of golden fish, an endless knot, and a lotus flower.  The ֍ Siddhartha Gautama is the real name of the Buddha. Buddha ֍ He is the prince of the Sakya clan in the kingdom of Magadha. ֍ He lived from 560 to 477 BC. ֍ He turn away from Hindu polytheism and palace pleasures, and began searching for answers to the riddle of life sufferings and disease. Then he came to a clear realization that the solution lays in his own mind. ֍ He believe that human beings have the potential to become free from suffering by practicing meditation and cultivating a lifestyle. ֍ He gave many lectures before his death. His life was devoted to sharing his “Dharma” or Law of Salvation.  Eight symbols of 1. of Buddhism Parasol - The parasol has its roots serving as an Indian symbol royalty and protection. 2. Conch Shell - The conch shell began as an Indian attribute of heroic gods, where shells Traditionally, the more parasols an represented victories in battle. In individual had, the higher they the usual Buddhist depiction of the were in the social hierarchy with shell, it turns to the right and is royalty usually having around usually white thirteen.  Eight symbols of 3. Buddhism Treasure Vase - The Buddhist style treasure vase is modeled after traditional Indian clay water 4. Victory Banner - The victory banner originated as a military standard in ancient Indian Warfare. pots. The vase is mostly used as a The banners would be adorned symbol of certain wealth deities, differently depending on the deity but also represents the endless that it was meant to convey and quality of the Buddha's teachings. lead.  Eight symbols of 5. Buddhism Dharma Wheel - The wheel began as Indian symbol for sovereignty, power, and protection. 6. Golden Fish - The pair of golden fish began as a representation of the two great rivers of India, the The wheel is made up of three key Ganges and the Yamuna. They parts, the hub, the spokes, and the came to symbolize happiness and rim. Respectively, they represent spontaneity due to their freedom ethics, wisdom, and concentration moving through water.  Eight symbols of Buddhism 7. Endless Knot - The endless knot is a piece of imagery present throughout many ancient cultures 8. Lotus Flower - It is known for its ability to grow unstained in murky waters. This quality of it remaining and beliefs. In Buddhism the knot pure when surrounded by dirt and serves as a symbol of the Buddha's filth led to it becoming a Buddhist endless wisdom and compassion in symbol of purity and renunciation. addition to eternal harmony  Dharma (Law of A Salvation) simple presentation of the gospel of inner cultivation of right spiritual attitudes, coupled with a self-imposed discipline whereby bodily desires would be channeled in the right direction.  Nirvana (Enlightened omor) "quenching" of Wisdout" It means "blowing the activities of the worldly mind and its related suffering. In other word, It refer to the extinction of desire, hatred, and ignorance and, ultimately, of suffering and rebirth.  Karma (Law of Cost It refers an to action ect) by intention d Effdriven which leads to future consequences. Those intentions are considered to be the determining factor in the kind of rebirth in samsara, the cycle of rebirth. Four Noble Truths 1. life is full of suffering; 2. suffering is caused by passionate desires, lust, cravings; 3. only as these are obliterated; 4. such eradication of desire may be accomplished only by following the Eightfold Path of earnest endeavor. Eightfold Path 1. Right view 2. Right resolve 3. Right speech 4. Right conduct 5. Right livelihood 6. Right effort 7. Right mindfulness 8. Right Samadhi The Five Precepts 1. Refrain from destroying life. 2. Refrain from taking what is not given. 3. Refrain from a misuse of the senses. 4. Refrain from wrong speech. 5. Refrain from intoxicants that cloud the mind. The Goal of Buddhism The way to Salvation, in other words, lies through self-abnegation, rigid discipline of mind and body, a consuming love for all living creatures, and the final achievement of that state of consciousness which marks an individual’s full preparation for entering the Nirvana (enlightened wisdom) of complete selflessness. In this state ,the effects of the Law of Cause and Effect (Karma) are overcome the Cycle of Rebirth is broken; and one may rest in the calm assurance of having attained of heavenly bliss that will stretch into all eternity. The Buddhist practice the four states of sublime condition: love, sorrow of others, joy in the joy of others and equanimity as regards one’s own joy and sorrows. They believe that human beings have the potential to become free from suffering by practicing meditation and cultivating a lifestyle as prescribed by Buddha. Until now Buddhism remains a powerful religious, political, and cultural force in many parts of the world.