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Buddhism Powerpoint
Buddhism Powerpoint
Desire!
Therefore, extinguish the self,
don’t obsess about oneself.
Four Noble Truths
First Noble Truth:
Everything in life is suffering
or has Sorrow. To live is to
suffer. (Dukkha)
The Buddha found this out
when he was young and
experienced suffering and
death in others.
Second Noble Truth
• What causes
suffering is
people’s
desire for
material
things(Tanha)
Third Noble Truth
Nirvana
The union with the ultimate
spiritual reality.
Mahayana Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Theravada
Buddhism
The oldest school of Buddhism.
The “Way of the Elders” or the “Small
The “Way of the Elders” or the “Small
Vehicle.”
followed the Buddha’s teachings exactly.
Found in southern Asia.
The monastic life is the best way
to achieve nirvana.
Focus on wisdom and meditation.
Goal is to become a “Buddha,” or “Enlightened
One.”
Over 100,000,000 followers today.
Theravada
Buddhism
Mahayana
Buddhism
The “Great Vehicle.”
Founded in northern Asia (China, Japan).
Buddhism “for the masses.”
believed that individual interpretation was
important.
Seek guidance from Boddhisatvas, wise
beings.
Goal: Not just individual escape from the
wheel, but the salvation of all humanity
through self-sacrifice of those enlightened
few.
Theravada
Buddhism
Tibetan
Buddhism
The “Diamond Vehicle.” [Vajrayana]
Developed in Tibet in the
7c CE.
A mix of Theravada and Mahayana.
Boddhisatvas include
Lamas, like the
Dalai Lama.
The Tibetan Book
of the Dead
[Bardo Thodol].
The
Dala
i
Lam
a
Zen Buddhism
The “Meditation School.”
Seeks sudden enlightenment [satori]
through meditation, arriving at
emptiness [sunyata].
Use of meditation masters [Roshi].
Beauty, art, and aesthetics:
Gardens.
Archery.
Tea ceremony.
Calligraphy.
The Three Jewels
The Buddha
He is a refuge because he provides an example of how to live,
be free of suffering and achieve enlightenment.
Ohm...mani...padme...hung...
Hail to the jewel in the lotus!
Pictures Cited
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