6. The Birth of Buddhism
Founded by
Siddhartha
Gautama.
Sixth century B.C.
In Northern India
(present day
Nepal)
Soon became the
rival of Hinduism
Siddhartha Gautama
8. The Story of Siddhartha
Born a prince in
563(?) B.C.
Kingdom in the
Himalayas (Nepal)
Led a sheltered,
very easy life-he
had everything he
could desire
Queen Maya-Siddhartha’s mother
9. The Story of Siddhartha
Not until his late 20s
did he discover old
age, death and
suffering in poor areas
Decided to spend his
life seeking a cure for
human suffering
Became the
Buddha=“enlightened
one”, while meditating
under a Bodhi tree.
10. Who was the Founder of
Buddhism
a.Siddhartha Gautama
b. Gandhi
c. Benazir Bhutto
d.Mohandas Gandhi
12. The Basic Principles of Buddhism
Nirvana = the ultimate reality-the
end of the self and a reunion with
the universe
Pain,poverty, sorrow are caused by
human attachment to the material
world
Pain & sorrow can be forgotten by
letting go of worldly cares
13. The Four Noble Truths
1. Ordinary life is full of suffering.
2. This suffering is caused by our desire to
satisfy ourselves.
3. The way to end suffering is to end desire
for selfish goals and to see others as
extensions of ourselves.
4. The way to end desire is to follow the
Middle Path.
14. The Eightfold Path
Also called the
Middle Path or
Middle Way
Leads to the end of
suffering-Nirvana
Further subdivided
into three basic
categories: Wisdom,
Ethical Conduct,
Mental Discipline
15. According to Buddhism, an
end to all suffering and sorrow is
called
a. heaven b. enlightenment
c. Nirvana d. Nirvagan
17. Which is a characteristic of the
Buddhist religion?
a. all is pain and suffering
b. Nirvana is the ultimate reality
c. pain can be forgotten by
letting go of worldly cares
d. all of the above
19. Hinduism
God is one-but goes by many names
Brahman-all of the universe is a part of
Brahman
No single founder-combination of beliefs
Sacred texts-Vedas and Upanishads
20. Goal of Life
Atman-essential self every person has
one.
Want to achieve moksha-being one with
Brahman
Do through reincarnation until they get it
right.
21. Karma and Dharma
Karma-actions in this life that affect the
next.
Dharma-the religious and moral duties of
an individual.
Caste system-strict
Group you are in according to class,
occupation, or gender.
22. Buddhism vs. Hinduism
Founder
Buddhism
Siddhartha
Gautama
Hinduism
No particular
Prophet
23. Buddhism vs. Hinduism
Relationship with God
Buddhism
The Buddha is NOT a God
Hinduism
Atman=the individual
soul
Brahman=the Supreme
Creator
24. Buddhism vs. Hinduism
Goal of Life
Buddhism
Ending Human
Sorrow and Suffering
Nirvana
Hinduism
Moksha-
Enlightenment
26. Buddhism vs. Hinduism
Attitude Toward
the Material World
Buddhism
Hinduism
Detachment from
worldly life and
rejection of desire
(the chief cause of
suffering)
27. Buddhism vs. Hinduism
Attitude Toward
Nonviolence
Buddhism
Hinduism
Compassion,
nonviolence
towards all living
things
29. Buddhism vs. Hinduism
Caste System
Buddhism
Rejects the Caste System-all
human beings can reach Nirvana
as a result of their behavior in
this life
Hinduism
Division of human beings
into strict social castes
based on karma from
previous life
30. Buddhism vs. Hinduism
Buddhism Hinduism
Founder Siddhartha No Particular
Gautama Prophet
Relationship The Buddha is Atman
with God NOT a God Brahman
Goal of Life Ending Human Moksha-
suffering Enlightenment
Nirvana
Sacred Texts None The Vedas &
Upandishads
Attitude Toward Detach oneself from worldly life.
the Material Reject desire as the chief cause
World of suffering
31. Buddhism vs. Hinduism
Buddhism Hinduism
Attitude Compassion & Nonviolence
toward towards all living things
Nonviolence
Reincarnation Karma & the Cycle of Rebirth
Caste System Rejects the Division of
Caste System-all human beings
human beings into rigidly
could reach defined castes
Nirvana as a based on
result of their previous
behavior in this karma
life
32. What is the holy river to
Hindus?
a. Nile b. Indus
c. Arabian d. Ganges
33. A Hindu Holy
Man Worshiping
at the Ganges
D. Ganges River
