What is religion anyway??
Reality
Knowledge
Values
?
3 Different Paths
--Faith--
Belief without
evidence or reason
--Science--
To Know based on
available
Evidence
--Philosophy--
To understand reality using a variety
of methods of rational inquiry
-Blind men and the Elephant-�A Story from the Hindu Upanishads
3 major schools of religion
Basic Facts
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama
Not Buddha – Chinese Monk Budai
Siddhartha Gautama �(563-483 BCE) �
The Buddha is not a god. He is the founder and the leader of the religion. He provides instructions and a path to follow, he is not to be worshipped clip 1The Buddha is not a god. He is the founder and the leader of the religion. He provides instructions and a path to follow, he is not to be worshipped clip 1 2
Middle Way�
What is the fundamental cause of all suffering?
Desire!
4 Noble Truths
Understanding 4 Noble Truths
Nirvana
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8-Fold Path
Right Understanding�To understand and accept the Four Noble Truths.�
Right Thought�To cultivate thoughts of generosity, love, kindness
and compassion.�
Right Speech�To refrain from lying, slander, harsh words and gossip.
Right Action�To abstain from killing, stealing
and other misconduct�
Right Livelihood� Occupations which are unethical, immoral and illegal should also be avoided.�
Right Effort�To apply mental discipline to prevent unwholesome thoughts from arising, and to dispel unwholesome thoughts that have arisen. �
Right Mindfulness�To be aware of the body, and bodily postures and sensations. To be aware of the mind and its thoughts, emotions and feelings. To be aware of the Dhamma.�
Right Concentration�To practice meditation to train the mind to be focused and disciplined in order to cultivate and acquire wisdom.
Sacred Text
Types of Buddhism
Theravāda Buddhism
Mahāyāna Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
The Dalai Lama
14th Incarnation
lives in exile in India
as China has since
annexed Tibet
Zen Buddhism
Leaders and House of Worship
Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples, Oahu, Hawaii