Buddha

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 Group Members
Shishir Debaditya
01 Maharjan 02 Shrestha
(207061) (207098)

Devashish
03
Bhattarai
(207020)
 Buddha
• Real name Siddhartha Gautama, born in 563 BC.
• Father King Suddhodhan and Mother Queen Mayadevi.
• Made predictions of his future about him being either great
emperor or great sage.
• King locked Siddhartha inside the castle with the fear of him
being a sage than emperor.
• After reaching a suitable age, he was married to Princess
Yasodhara and even had a child with her.
• Suffocated being inside the palace.
• Stepping outside the castle after 29 years since his birth.
 Buddha
• Met old, ill and dead people during his visit outside the palace.
• Siddhartha got exposed to all sorrows and pain of life.
• Left the palace to become a sage and find universal truth.
• Took advice of many sages during his new journey.
• Meditated under the pipal tree.
• Got enlightened on the day of Baisakh Purnima and this day
got named as Buddha Purnima.
 Buddhism
• One of the world’s largest religion.
• Originated by Gautam Buddha and spread throughout the
world by his followers.
• Buddhist people not believing in a deity or God but focus on
attaining enlightment.
• Way of life.
• Four questions in Buddhism about life: why do we suffer?,
What is the cause of suffering?, Can I really be free from this
suffering?, What is the way to end those suffering? (Four
Noble Truths)
• Cause of suffering is desire.
• Eightfold Paths to end suffering.
 Buddhism
• Believes in reincarnation and karma.
• Wisdom and true understanding.
• Practical and straight-forward teachings.
• Buddhist teachings are accessible to everyone.
• Discourages people of taking lives of a living being, lying, etc.
• Encourages people to accept the truth.
 Buddha
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Purnima
Also known as Vesak, is a Buddhist festival
Marks the birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana of Gautam
Buddha;
• Observed in the majority of Asia;
• Exact date: First full moon in the fourth month in the Chinese lunar
calendar; typically lies in May; also called Thrice Blessed Festival.

On this day,
• people worship Buddha by offering prayers,
• dress in white, yellow or saffron clothes
• According to legend, a woman named Sujata once offered Gautam
Buddha kheer on his birthday; so kheer is given
• Visits Swayambhu, Namo Buddha and Bodh Gaya
 Celebration In NEPAL
Known by various names such as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Baishakh
Purnima, and Vesak
● Greatly important to Shakya Clan of Newars, considered as a continuation of the
sage of the Sakyas,
● Called ‘Swanya Punhi’ in Newari; the full moon days of flower
● Commemorated with a gentle and calm passion
● People, particularly ladies, visit common monasteries to witness a Buddhist sutra
and offer prayers and light butter lamps
● Followers follow strict vegetarian meals throughout the Vesak month,
● Kheer i.e., sweet rice porridge is commonly served
● Devotees, monks and priests offer prayers and pay their respect by visiting
Buddhist temples such as Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and circumambulate there;
Conducive for Spiritual growth
 Celebration in Other
• Countries
In Bangladesh, the President and Prime Minister deliver speeches addressing the
history and importance of Buddhism; Performances of Buddha's life are also
presented.

• In India, at the Mahabodhi Temple of Bodhgaya, the temple is decorated with

colored decorations; devotees of Gautam Buddha do special prayers under the
tree

• In Japan and China, people pour a beverage on small Buddha

statues decorated with flowers, as if bathing a new-born baby

• Lion dancing is also a major tradition practiced during Buddha's

Birthday in Japan
The importance of this day
 Triply Auspicious

Enlightenm Parinirvan
Birth
ent a
Born as Prince “birth” refers to Attained nirvana Buddha passed into Parinirvana refers
Siddhartha physical birth, at the age of 35 eternity after to nirvana-after-
rebirth, new entity, completing Sahasra death
and mental arising Chandra Darshana
To
Hindus
Considered as 9th incarnation of
Lord Vishnu
References
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/hindu-myth
ology/the-day-of-birth-nirvana-and-parinirvana-of-lord-
buddha/articleshow/68205079.cms

https://www.vedantu.com/question-answer/the-buddha-a
ttained-nirvana-at-abodh-gaya-class-11-social-science-c
bse-5fcfbbb1bd52b90ffcd2ce70

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Bb2xvasxM&t=9
37s
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