BUDDHISM

BUDDHISM

 About the Founder

Buddhism was founded by
Siddhartha Gautama “Buddha”
Gautama was born into a
wealthy family as a prince in
present-day Nepal.
He gave up his lavish lifestyle
About the Founder
History
Of Buddhism
600 BCE 80 BCE
563 - 483 BCE- Life of historical 80 BCE-Theravada Buddhism spreads to
Buddha. Sri Lanka

400 BCE
486 BCE- First Buddhist Council and
Buddhist Canon established.
200 BCE
258 BCE- King Asoka converts, spreads
Buddhism from India
200 BCE - 200 CE- Development of
Theravada Buddhism
50 CE
Buddhism transmitted to China and east
Asia
Buddhism established in Cambodia,
Vietnam, Indonesia
60 CE
1ST CENTURY CE- Lotus Sutra and other
Mahayana sutras translated
King Ashoka
100 CE 540 CE
100 – 200 CE- Development of Mahayana 538 - 597 CE- 4th Patriarch, Zhiyi,
Buddhism establishes Tiantai Sect in China

200 CE 550 CE
2ND CENTURY CE-Nagarjuna expounds Buddhism Enters Japan
concept of emptiness
589 CE
375 CE 589 – 845 CE (TANG DYNASTY)- Peak of
372 - 500 CE- Buddhism established in Chinese Buddhism
Korea.
600 CE
400 CE Chinese pilgrim Hsuan-Tsang visits India
334-413 CE-Translation of Buddhist Texts Buddhism declared national religions of
into Chinese, most prolific translator being Tibet
Kumarajiva
Nagarjuna

Kumarajiva
850 CE 1200 CE
First complete printing of Chinese Buddhist True Pure Land and Soto Zen schools of
Canon Japanese Buddhism
Ch’an Buddhism of China taken to Japan as
900 CE Zen
900 - 1000 CE- Buddhism in Thailand
1250 CE
1100 CE 1222 - 1282 CE- Life of Nichiren
Pure Land school of Japanese Buddhism
1400 CE
1150 CE Theravada Buddhism in Cambodia
Revival of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka
and Burma.
Population
Population
Population
Types Of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
Dalai Lama

BON

Buddhist Holy Book

Buddhists revere many sacred texts and scriptures. Some of the
most important are:

Tipitaka: These texts, known as the

“three baskets,” are thought to be the
earliest collection of Buddhist writings.
Buddhists revere many sacred texts and scriptures. Some of the
most important are:

Sutras: There are more

Tipitaka: These texts, known as the
than 2,000 sutras, which
“three baskets,” are thought to be the are sacred teachings
earliest collection of Buddhist writings. embraced mainly by
Mahayana Buddhists.
Buddhists revere many sacred texts and scriptures. Some of the
most important are:

Sutras: There are more

Tipitaka: These texts, known as the
than 2,000 sutras, which
“three baskets,” are thought to be the are sacred teachings
earliest collection of Buddhist writings. embraced mainly by
Mahayana Buddhists.

The Book of the Dead:

This Tibetan text describes
the stages of death in
detail
FOODS
And Specific Food Practices


There are not set dietary laws in Buddhism,
customs vary with region.
Vegetarian is common due to the principle of
nonviolence and the avoidance of
suffering.
Theravada and Mahayana: often do not eat
meat and fish, some are vegan.
meat because the animal killed was very large and only
one life had to be taken to feed
many people. Other vegetation is limited in Tibet, so
eating of meat is permitted.
Alcohol is typically avoided due to the effects on the
mind and mindfulness. One is not
to consume addictive materials. Monks are forbidden to
consume addictive materials,

Theravada and Mahayana from China and some lay people may also follow.

Vietnam: do not eat garlic, onion, chives,shallot

or leek
Tibetans: never eat fish, usually will not eat foul.
It is believed that it is better to eat red


Theravada monks go on begging rounds, giving

people the opportunity to put food in their
bowls.
Mahayana monks eat food that is prepared by
lay devotees in the monastery.
Monks are prohibited from eating meat from
animals that were specially killed for an
offering.
Zen cooking was developed by Zen monks and
is a type of vegetarian cooking that aids in
meditation and spiritual life.
Buddha advised monks to avoid eating 10 kinds
of meat for self-respect and protection
Five Contemplations While Eating:
One considers if one deserves the food, if one’s own
mind is not greedy, if the food is a necessity and a
healing agent for the body, and if the food is eaten
for the purpose of a part of reaching enlightenment.
Monks are expected to show moderation in all
things, including eating.
Food rites mark changes in personal status, serving as
temporal boundary markers through the life cycle.
Monks concentrate on the repulsiveness of food in
order to reduce their craving for food.
Monks always say blessings before consuming food.
Dharma
The Five Precepts
1. Do not harm or kill living things.

2. Do not take things unless they are freely given.

3. Lead a decent life.

4. Do not speak unkindly or tell lies.

5. Do not abuse drugs or drink alcohol.

 Three Universal Truths
1.Everything in life is impermanent and always changing.

2.Because nothing is permanent, a life based on possessing things or

persons doesn't make you happy.

3.There is no eternal, unchanging soul and "self" is just a collection of

changing characteristics or attributes.
Four Noble Truths:
1. Human life has a lot of suffering.

2. The cause of suffering is greed.

3. There is an end to suffering.

4. The way to end suffering is to follow the Middle Path.

The Eightfold Path

1. Right understanding and viewpoint 5.Right work

2. Right values and attitude 6.Right effort

3. Right speech 7.Right mindfulness

4. Right action 8.Right meditation

How Buddhism Differs From Other
Religions?

1. Deification: Buddhism does not deify its founder

2. Practice: Buddhists begin practice by taking refuge in the Buddha

3. Reward and Punishment: Buddhism does not teach that deeds are

rewarded and punished in the afterlife in heaven and hell

4. Afterlife: Buddhism does not believe in a soul that is a unique entity

1. Deification: Buddhism does not deify its founder

2. Practice: Buddhists begin practice by taking refuge in the Buddha

3. Reward and Punishment: Buddhism does not teach that deeds are

rewarded and punished in the afterlife in heaven and hell

4. Afterlife: Buddhism does not believe in a soul that is a unique entity

Any Questions or
Clarification?
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