More on Buddhism

Mrs. ArbuckleMiss Barry7th Grade World History

Review

Who started Buddhism? What should people follow if they do

not wish to be reborn into more reincarnated lives?

Where was Buddha when he reached Enlightenment?

A Split in Buddhism

As more and more people began to follow the religion, they had some disagreements about Buddha’s teachings.

This caused the people to split into 2 groups. Theravada Buddhists Mahayana Buddhists

Theravada Buddhists

“Teachings of the elders” See Buddha as a great teacher, not a

god. Buddhist teachers and merchants

spread the ideas of Theravada to in the south and the east of Asia.

It was even spread to the island of Ceylon (today Sri Lanka)

Also popular in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos

Theravada Buddhists

Mahayana Buddhists

Believe Buddha is a god who came to save the people.

Believe following the Eightfold Path is too hard for most people- instead, they worship Buddha (this will lead them to heaven when they die).

Once in heaven, they can follow the Eightfold Path and reach nirvana. What is nirvana?? (yesterday)

Mahayana Buddhists

Bodhisattvas- enlightened people who postpone going to heaven

Important to many Buddhists Decided to stay here on Earth to help

others and do good deeds.

Mahayana Buddhists

This form of Buddhism spread north into China, and from there to Korea and Japan.

A special kind of Mahayana Buddhism developed in Tibet (a country in central Asia) Combination of Buddhism, Hinduism,

and Tibet’s traditional religion.

I thought Lamas were animals…

In Tibet, the Buddhists leaders are called lamas Also lead the government What are some of the types of governments we

talked about so far this year? Theocracy- government led by religious leadersDalai Lama- lama who leads the government.

Current Dalai Lama- Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama)Panchen Lama- lama who led the religion

Both are considered reincarnations of Bodhisattvas.

Dalai Lama

Reincarnation of Bodhisattva of Compassion

“The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is

to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more

powerful.”- Dalai Lama

Mahayana Buddhists

Zen Buddhism

A smaller form of Buddhism, Zen began in China and spread to Japan around the 1300’s.

Zen means “meditation,” and Zen Buddhists try and meditate as much as possible. Use painting, martial arts, and specially

designed gardens to help them focus Puzzles called koans

Challenge patterns of logical thought What is the sound of hands clapping?

Sacred Writings

At first, Buddha’s teachings were passed on by word of mouth.

About 300 years after his death, people began to write them down on palm leaves. Early Buddhist

texts (around 100B.C.)

Buddhist Rituals

Like Hinduism, rituals can be performed in the shrine or at home. Burn candles/incense and have flowers

in front of a statue of BuddhaMantras- repeated short prayers

Often written on flags (mostly in Tibet and Nepal)

Prayers are thought to be blown all over the earth

Buddhist Monks

During the time of Buddha, many of his followers also lived like hermits (just like Buddha).

Eventually began living in monasteries Place where monks live practicing their

religion together Children are given as religious

offerings from their parents to serve Buddhism.

Buddhist Monks

Buddhism Today

Buddhism is the 4th largest religion in the world today.

It is practiced in China, Japan, India, Korea, and much of southeast Asia.

Thailand has the highest percent of Buddhism with 95% of its citizens practicing this faith.