Theravada Buddhism originated in India around 500 BC and is now primarily practiced in Southeast Asian countries like Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It emphasizes attaining self-liberation through meditation and one's own efforts rather than relying on a god. Theravada Buddhists believe the Buddha was an enlightened human who found the path to liberation and now exists only in teachings rather than having any divine status. The goal of Theravada Buddhism is to dedicate oneself to a monastic life in order to achieve enlightenment and escape the cycle of rebirth.
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Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems-Module 12-Vincent-Q.-bayno
Theravada Buddhism originated in India around 500 BC and is now primarily practiced in Southeast Asian countries like Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It emphasizes attaining self-liberation through meditation and one's own efforts rather than relying on a god. Theravada Buddhists believe the Buddha was an enlightened human who found the path to liberation and now exists only in teachings rather than having any divine status. The goal of Theravada Buddhism is to dedicate oneself to a monastic life in order to achieve enlightenment and escape the cycle of rebirth.
Theravada Buddhism originated in India around 500 BC and is now primarily practiced in Southeast Asian countries like Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It emphasizes attaining self-liberation through meditation and one's own efforts rather than relying on a god. Theravada Buddhists believe the Buddha was an enlightened human who found the path to liberation and now exists only in teachings rather than having any divine status. The goal of Theravada Buddhism is to dedicate oneself to a monastic life in order to achieve enlightenment and escape the cycle of rebirth.
Subject Code: Subject Title: Introduction to World Religions and Belief HUMSS02 Systems Module No: 10 Topic: Theravada Buddhism Teacher: Devijoy Vargas Lepalam Name: Vincent Q. Bayno Grade and Section: 11P Humss-Hope
VI. WALKING THE EXTRA MILE
Theravada Buddhism 1. Type of Theism Polytheism, Deism, Monotheism 2. God’s Name There is no belief in a personal god 3. Sacred Text or Book In Theravāda Buddhism, the standard collection of buddhavacana is the Pāli Canon, also known as the Tripiṭaka ("three baskets"). 4. Relevance to the term Dharmic Religion In Buddhism, dharma is the doctrine, the universal truth common to all individuals always, proclaimed by the Buddha. Dharma, the Buddha, and the sangha (community of believers) make up the Triratna, “Three Jewels,” to which Buddhists go for refuge 5. Place of Origin Theravada originated in India around 500 B.C. and has been practiced in numerous, mostly south Asian, countries. Today it is practiced primarily in Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. 6. Historical Setting The Theravada form of Buddhism gradually spread eastward, becoming dominant in Myanmar in the late 11th century and in Cambodia and Laos by the 13th and 14th centuries. The ideal of Theravada Buddhism is the arhat (Pali: arahant), or perfected saint, who attains enlightenment as a result of his own efforts. 7. Principal Goals in Life Theravada Buddhism emphasises attaining self-liberation through one's own efforts. Meditation and concentration are vital elements of the way to enlightenment. The ideal road is to dedicate oneself to full- time monastic life 8. Beliefs about God Theravada Buddhists believe that once the Buddha died, he disappeared. The Buddha does not have the status of a god as he is dead. According to Theravada Buddhism, the most ideal path to enlightenment would be living in monastic tradition 9. Place of worship On full moon days and festivals, Buddhists may visit a vihara or temple to worship with others. Temples are centers for study and worship for the whole community. Theravada Buddhists bring offerings of candles, flowers, rosaries, and incense. 10. Belief about soul Buddhism denies there is any such soul or self in a living being but does assert that there is a cycle of transmigration consisting of rebirth and re death as the fundamental nature of existence.