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Buddhism originated in India in the 4th century CE and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha. The religion believes that people can break the cycle of reincarnation through meditation and living a virtuous life according to the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path. Buddhism had a significant influence in India by doing away with the caste system and not believing in God.

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5-History of Buddhism Notes PDF

Buddhism originated in India in the 4th century CE and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha. The religion believes that people can break the cycle of reincarnation through meditation and living a virtuous life according to the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path. Buddhism had a significant influence in India by doing away with the caste system and not believing in God.

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Buddhism Notes:

Where was the origin of Buddhism, what are its beliefs, and how did it affect ancient
India?

Buddhism:
-Religion that originated in India; in the 4th century
-Founded by a man named Siddhartha Gautama
-Meditation: the practice of sitting quietly and clearing mind of thoughts
-At this point, he became known as the “Buddha” or “enlightened one”
-Believed people could break the cycle of reincarnation by living good and pure lives
-Two major differences in Buddhism: 1) do not believe in a God; 2) did away with the
caste system

Four Noble Truths:


1-There is suffering
2-Suffering has an origin
3-Suffering can cease
4-There is a path out of suffering

Eightfold Path
-Symbolized by a wheel with 8 spokes; Also called “The Wheel of Life”
-Each spoke on the wheel represents a step towards achieving “nirvana”
-Nirvana: highest state of the human mind, free from ignorance and desires

Eightfold Path
1-Know the truth
2-Say nothing to hurt others
3-Practice Meditation
4-Control you thoughts
5-Resist evil
6-Free your mind of evil
7-Work for the good of others
8-Respect Life

Holy Text Book: Tripitaka is the sacred book

Worhsip:
-Buddhist worship at home in a shrine
-Buddhas worship is called “puja”
-People chant to show there love for Buddha
-Stupas: community building for worship, were solid domes

Gandhi: ideas guided Mohandes Gandhi who used “nonviolence” to help free India
from British rule
Buddhism Notes:
Where was the origin of Buddhism, what are its beliefs, and how did it affect ancient
India?

Buddhism:
-Religion that originated in India; in the 4th century
-Founded by a man named Siddhartha Gautama
-Meditation: the practice of sitting quietly and clearing mind of thoughts
-At this point, he became known as the “Buddha” or “enlightened one”
-Believed people could break the cycle of reincarnation by living good and pure lives
-Two major differences in Buddhism: 1) do not believe in a God; 2) did away with the
caste system

Four Noble Truths:


1-There is suffering
2-Suffering has an origin
3-Suffering can cease
4-There is a path out of suffering

Eightfold Path
-Symbolized by a wheel with 8 spokes; Also called “The Wheel of Life”
-Each spoke on the wheel represents a step towards achieving “nirvana”
-Nirvana: highest state of the human mind, free from ignorance and desires

Eightfold Path
1-Know the truth
2-Say nothing to hurt others
3-Practice Meditation
4-Control you thoughts
5-Resist evil
6-Free your mind of evil
7-Work for the good of others
8-Respect Life

Holy Text Book: Tripitaka is the sacred book

Worhsip:
-Buddhist worship at home in a shrine
-Buddhas worship is called “puja”
-People chant to show there love for Buddha
-Stupas: community building for worship, were solid domes

Gandhi: ideas guided Mohandes Gandhi who used “nonviolence” to help free India
from British rule

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