MAHAYANA BUDDHISM

MAHAYANA BUDDHISM

Mahayana Buddhism is a branch of Buddhism that

is primarily found in East Mahayana Buddhism is a
branch of Buddhism that is primarily found in East Asia,
including countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and
Vietnam. It is one of two major branches of Buddhism,
the other being Theravada Buddhism. Mahayana
Buddhism is based on the teachings of the Buddha and
emphasizes the importance of compassion and wisdom.
Activity no. 1
State the three levels of perfection of Mahayana Buddhism by completing the puzzle using the clue below.
What is an example of generosity of
Mahayana Buddhism?

There are three way of practicing generosity according to

Buddhist teaching:
1. Giving material thigs
2. Giving loving protection
3. Giving loving understanding
• Giving material things – the instructions with regard to the
first, giving material things, point to importance of one`s
motivation. Charitable giving should be selfless and so without
ulterior motives, it should also be free from outside pressure,
fear of poverty, and any intention harm

• Giving loving protection – form of generosity involves giving

our loving protection to those who are experiencing fear which
could be fear of others, fear of being sick, fear of dying, or
fear of a catastrophe
• Giving loving understanding – giving loving generosity,
giving loving understanding, pertains to sharing the precious
Dharma, yet this should be done with anyone. Our intent
should also be pure and without any self- centered aims.
Forms of Mahayana Buddhism generosity
- believe to help train the mind in a way conducive
to attaining enlightenment.

The three ways of practicing generosity

according to Buddhist
• Giving material things
• Giving loving protection
• Giving loving understanding
Branches and Functions of Buddhism

• Hinaya - refers to the original Buddhist in ancient

India, and contemporary followers of those earliest
traditions.
• Mahayan - contains supernaturalism and a greater
emphasis on acts compassion in the world than the
Hinayana.
• Function of Siddharta Gautama Sutras
• - Sutra (Sanskrit for “thread”)is a written work in the
belief system of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism.
Doctrine: Four Noble Truths, Eight-fold Path, the six
perfections to become a Bodhisattva

• The First Noble Truth- identifiesthe origin of the problem the dukkha. Suffering
can be experienced throughout the different stages of a person`s life- from
birth,sickness, old age, to ultimate death.

• The Second Noble Truth- this explains the cause of suffering or the samodaya-
in craving or desire (or tanha),in the perpetual thirst of humans to consume things,
experiences, or ideas.

• The Third Noble Truth- this asserts that there is a suffering and bondage by
eliminating craving and desire. By dropping the bonds of craving, one gets to be
released from the fundamental nature of reality.
• The Third Noble Truth- this directs an individual to the path or magga leading to
the termination of craving and desire, and to eventual cessation of pain.
Eightfold Path

• Right View---- understand the “Four Noble Truths”

• Right Intention--- free one`s from ill-will, cruelty, and untruthfulness
• Right Speech---- abstain from untruthfulness, tale- bearing, harsh language, and
vain talk
• Right Action--- abstain from killing,stealing, and sexual misconduct
• Right Livelihood--- earn living in a way not harmful to any living thing
• Right Effort--- avoid evil thoughts and overcome them, arouse good thoughts and
maintain them
• Right Mindfulness--- pay vigilant attention to every state of the body, feeling, and
mind
• Right Concentration--- concentrate on a single objects so as to induce certain
special states of consciousness in deep meditation
Activity 3. Complete the following statement to give
examples of acts of generosity.
• 1. Showing ________to people begins with having a positive
attitude toward others and recognizing them for their value, for
who they are, and what they contribute to the world.
• 2. To ________ genuinely with the intention to understand and
know another person is how we establish true mutual respect.
• 3. The act of ________ begins with simply saying “thank you.”
• 4. The generosity of ________ is intimately tied to the giving of
empathy and sympathy.
• 5. ________ acknowledges our differences as a natural
outgrowth of our likenesses and what we all have in common.
Answer:

1.Compassion
2.Acceptance
3.Gratitude
4. Appreciation
5. Listen
• “Describe the current and old Practices
system of the Buddhism country”. as
they finished, the teacher will call
volunteers to share to the class what
they have written.
Activity 2.
Direction: Answer the following questions in your activity
notebook.

1. Why is Mahayana Buddhism appealing to a vast majority of

followers?
2. How do you think Mahayana Buddhism’s concept of
bodhisattva contributed to it being one of the most successful
missionary religions in the world?
Activity 4. Direction: Explain the statement below. Write
your answers in your activity notebook.

Rubrics:

Score Description
10 Answers are on point. All are grammatically
correct and neat.

7 There are 1-2 misleading answers. 1-2 are

grammatically incorrect and erasures.

4 There are 3 or more misleading answers. 3

or more grammatically incorrect and
erasures.
Briefly and comprehensively explain the
following:

• Give example about the Four Noble Truths, Eight-fold Path, six
perfections to become Bodhisattva and explain their functions.
• What does it mean to be Buddha?
• What are the possible Mahayana Buddhism in which Buddha
beliefs and permission can mean something meaningful and
fruitful for the Buddhism Practices?
• Cite one example acts of Mahayana Buddhism generosity
• What become the new teachings of the Mahayana sect that
became popular and appealing to common people?
Activity 5. Select one out of four endeavors inside the box
below. Draw in your activity notebook. How do you want to
advocate it as a youth of the nation?

Charity Medicine Education Humanity

 RUBRIC

Score Description

10 Follows instructions correctly. Clear and neat.

7 Follows some of the instructions correctly. Some

are unclear and has erasures.

4 Did not follow instructions. All are unclear and

has erasures.
I. Enumeration
A. State the three levels of perfection of Mahayana
Buddhism.
1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________

B. Give at least two examples of acts of generosity of

Mahayana Buddhists.
4. _____________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________
II. Essay (5 points)
For items 6-10, explain how insight and compassion can
benefit to all living beings.

Rubrics:
Score Description

10 Answers are on point. All are grammatically correct

and neat.
7 There are 1-2 misleading answers. 1-2 are
grammatically incorrect and erasures.

4 There are 3 or more misleading answers. 3 or more

grammatically incorrect and erasures.
III. Draw one of the acts of generosity of Tzu Chi
Foundation that reflect the core teaching of Mahayana
Buddhism.

Rubrics:
Score Description
10 Follows instructions correctly. Clear and neat.

7 Follows some of the instructions correctly.

Some are unclear and has erasures.

4 Did not follow instructions. All are unclear and

has erasures.
Assignment:

Make a comparison of Mahayana Buddhism from Theravada

Buddhism by completing the table below.
Mahayana Theravada
View of Buddha
Concept of Bodhisattva

Sacred Scriptures

Worship & Observances

Subdivisions/Sects