Buddhism: Informative Speech On 'The Thief And The Master'
Topic:Buddhism
General Purpose: To provide new information or new perspective
Specific Purpose:To inform my audience some of the philosophy of Buddhism.
Thesis Statement:Buddhism is based on the Four Noble Truths that were taught by the Buddha and are ideas that can be applied to a person’s life, no matter what their religion may be.
I. Introduction: A. Attention Getter:
I will tell you a brief story about “The Thief and the Master”. One evening, Zen master Shichiri Kojun was reciting sutras when a thief entered his house with a sharp sword, demanding "money or life". Without any fear, Shichiri said, "Don 't disturb me! Help yourself with the money, it 's in that drawer". And he resumed his recitation. The thief was startled …show more content…
He was a man who taught a path to enlightenment from his own experience. Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha was born into a royal family in Lumbini, now located in Nepal, in 563 BC. At 29, he realized that wealth and luxury did not guarantee happiness, so he explored the different teachings religions and philosophies of the day, to find the key to human happiness. After six years of study and meditation he finally found “the middle path” and was enlightened. After enlightenment, the Buddha spent the rest of his life teaching the principles of Buddhism called the Dharma, or Truth until his death at the age of …show more content…
The Eightfold Path
The path to liberation from these miserable states of being, as taught by the Buddha, has eight points and is known as the eightfold path.
Samma-Ditthi — Complete or Perfect Vision, also translated as right view or understanding. Deep understanding of the Four Noble Truths.
Samma-Sankappa — Perfected Emotion or Aspiration, also translated as right thought or attitude because thinking one thing and doing another destroys the unity of mind and body.
Samma-Vaca — Perfected or whole Speech. Also called “right speech”. Right speech avoids causing others to suffer but instead encourages speaking of those things that bring joy and understanding.
Samma-Kammanta — Integral Action. Also called “right action”. Dedication to nonviolence that Hanh describes as “touching love and preventing harm”.
Samma-Ajiva — Proper Livelihood. Also called “right livelihood”. We should find work that does not force us to abandon love and compassion.
Samma-Vayama — Complete or Full Effort, Energy or Vitality. Also called “right effort or diligence”. Giving the proper attention and effort in everything we
General Purpose: To provide new information or new perspective
Specific Purpose:To inform my audience some of the philosophy of Buddhism.
Thesis Statement:Buddhism is based on the Four Noble Truths that were taught by the Buddha and are ideas that can be applied to a person’s life, no matter what their religion may be.
I. Introduction: A. Attention Getter:
I will tell you a brief story about “The Thief and the Master”. One evening, Zen master Shichiri Kojun was reciting sutras when a thief entered his house with a sharp sword, demanding "money or life". Without any fear, Shichiri said, "Don 't disturb me! Help yourself with the money, it 's in that drawer". And he resumed his recitation. The thief was startled …show more content…
He was a man who taught a path to enlightenment from his own experience. Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha was born into a royal family in Lumbini, now located in Nepal, in 563 BC. At 29, he realized that wealth and luxury did not guarantee happiness, so he explored the different teachings religions and philosophies of the day, to find the key to human happiness. After six years of study and meditation he finally found “the middle path” and was enlightened. After enlightenment, the Buddha spent the rest of his life teaching the principles of Buddhism called the Dharma, or Truth until his death at the age of …show more content…
The Eightfold Path
The path to liberation from these miserable states of being, as taught by the Buddha, has eight points and is known as the eightfold path.
Samma-Ditthi — Complete or Perfect Vision, also translated as right view or understanding. Deep understanding of the Four Noble Truths.
Samma-Sankappa — Perfected Emotion or Aspiration, also translated as right thought or attitude because thinking one thing and doing another destroys the unity of mind and body.
Samma-Vaca — Perfected or whole Speech. Also called “right speech”. Right speech avoids causing others to suffer but instead encourages speaking of those things that bring joy and understanding.
Samma-Kammanta — Integral Action. Also called “right action”. Dedication to nonviolence that Hanh describes as “touching love and preventing harm”.
Samma-Ajiva — Proper Livelihood. Also called “right livelihood”. We should find work that does not force us to abandon love and compassion.
Samma-Vayama — Complete or Full Effort, Energy or Vitality. Also called “right effort or diligence”. Giving the proper attention and effort in everything we