BUDDHISM Brief History Meaning: System taught by the Buddha Founded In: 6th Century BC Place founded: North India Founder: Siddhartha Gautama ("the Buddha-the enlighten one")‚ an Indian prince Followers: 376 million Size: Fourth largest religion in the world Main locations: China‚ Japan‚ Korea and Southeast Asia Main Sects: Theravada and Mahayana Sacred texts: Pali Canon (Tripitaka)‚ numerous Mahayana sutras Original language: Pali Spiritual leader: Monk (lama in Tibetan Buddhism)
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these religions appear to be more similar to one another than different‚ because of their rituals‚ origins‚ beliefs‚ and many more. Buddhism is also a very old religion that originated in the year 500 BC. Buddhism was founded by a man named Siddhartha Gautama through his teachings and wisdom.
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What are the beliefs and values of Buddhism? Buddhists follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who is known as the Buddha‚ meaning the enlightened one. Buddhism originated in northern India and is the fourth largest religion of the world. However‚ Buddhism is more a philosophy or way of life other than a religion because unlike so many other religious traditions‚ Buddhism is founded on the teaching of a human being and not a god. Philosophy means love of wisdom and the Buddhist’s believe
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Buddhism is known as a revealed religion. The founder of Buddhism‚ Siddhartha Gautama‚ is regarded as a prophet chosen by god. Buddhism was not based on a revelation‚ but people claim that when Buddha saw people going through hard times‚ he proclaimed that people must end all sorrows and negativity in order to fulfill their
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Buddhism is a religion that developed in India‚ founded by Siddhartha Gautama. He was born in Kapilaustu‚ C. 563-483 B.C. There was a man who ruled a clan called the Shakyas. He was head of this clan‚ and the king of this country. His name is Shuddodana Gautama‚ the father of Siddhartha. Shuddodana’s wife was the beautiful‚ Mahamaya. Mahamaya was expecting her first born. She had had a strange dream in which she saw a baby elephant that was beautiful‚ bright‚ and silver. Brahman priest interpreted
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Buddhism and Islam are both prevalent religions in the world today with Buddhism originating around 2500 BCE in India while Islam began around 700 CE in the Middle East. Buddhism began when Siddhartha Gautama became enlightened and started spreading his teachings of what he learned throughout India. Islam began through the teachings of their main and highest prophet‚ Muhammad. Islam and Buddhism are similar through their beliefs in a founder and a set of ethical standards which they live their life
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Literary Terms Hyperbole – An exaggeration (Hyperbole does not stay within the realm of what is plausible. (Outlandish exaggeration). Understatement – Usually an ironic statement that under-exaggeration Irony – Reality is at odds with expectation - Situational – No word play‚ a situation is ironic. The preachers daughter contracted an STD. Cop’s son gets arrested. - Verbal – Meaning the opposite of what you say. Sarcasm‚ verbal irony + intent to insult. - Dramatic - All about
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participated in the ultimate reality of the world‚ there was little reason for social distinctions among human beings and people who did not command much respect in the traditional social order drew attracted to this philosophy. 5. How did Siddhartha transform his
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Society‚ in its original purpose‚ formed to serve the community. It consisted of individuals working towards the benefit of the group‚ as well as themselves. Although‚ overtime‚ society’s intent changed. We‚ as a society now‚ collectively attribute to everyone becoming blindly ambitious towards reaching a position complacent to the existing state of affairs. Yet‚ one‚ or even many influential people can rupture the societal control and attain true freedom. Such individuals can even liberate many
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From birth‚ Siddhārtha was sheltered and never knew of the suffering of others‚ until one night‚ in a dream. Because of this discovery‚ decided that he would deny his status and become an ascetic‚ but his father wouldn’t let him‚ as that is not the expected lifestyle of royalty. Some years later‚ Siddhārtha left his palace to live a life away from luxury and find enlightenment. He went into meditation‚ however
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