WHAT IS

BUDDHISM
ANYWAY?
WHAT IS
BUDDHISM
ANYWAY?
WHAT IS
BUDDHISM
ANYWAY?
SHORT HISTORY
SHORT HISTORY
SHORT HISTORY
THE FOUNDER OF
BUDDHISM:
THE FOUNDER OF
BUDDHISM:
TRIPITAKA
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TRIPITAKA
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GODS IN
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 PRACTICES
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SYMBOLS IN
BUDDHISM
(EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS)
SYMBOLS IN
BUDDHISM
(EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS)
SYMBOLS IN
BUDDHISM
(EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS)
SYMBOLS IN
BUDDHISM
(EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS)
SYMBOLS IN
BUDDHISM
(OTHER COMMON SYMBOLS)
 SYMBOLS IN
BUDDHISM
(OTHER COMMON SYMBOLS)

ṛ ṣṭ ḍ ṣ ṇ
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
 PORTANT FACTS AND NOTES:

About the SWASTIKA symbol: (卐 or 卍)

- The swastika symbol has a long history, and its meaning has been different in different cultures and religions over time. In
ddhism, the swastika is considered a sacred and auspicious symbol that represents good fortune an prosperity. It is often used in
ddhist art and architecture.

In contrast, the Nazi regime in Germany adopted the swastika as part of their emblem and used it as a symbol of their ideology
ch was characterized by extreme nationalism, anti-Semitism, and the belief in the superiority of the Aryan race. The exploited
mbol was a source of pain and trauma (the opposite) for many people and is widely associated with hate and oppression.

It is important to note that while the swastika has different connotations and meanings in different contexts, its use by the Na
me has resulted in the symbol being largely stigmatized and associated with hate and intolerance in many parts of the world toda

Buddhists worship statues and images of the Buddha: [A MISCONCEPTION]

- Buddhists view statues and images of the Buddha as symbolic representations of the Buddha's teachings and not as objects
ship. Buddhists believe that true spiritual devotion comes from within and does not rely on external objects.

Buddhism is a pessimistic or nihilistic philosophy: [A MISCONCEPTION]

- Although Buddhism acknowledges the existence of suffering and the impermanence of all things, it is not a pessimistic or
listic philosophy. Buddhism teaches that by understanding the causes of suffering and by following the Eightfold Path, individua
achieve liberation from suffering and attain enlightenment.