THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN

EMBODIED SPIRIT
Objectives:
• Recognize own limitation and possibilities
for one’s transcendence
 BUDDHIS
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 From tears to enlightenment

 It is the life experience and teaching of

Prince Siddharta Gautama (Buddha- he who
achieves his aim) A tradition that focuses on
personal spiritual development, solutions is
lay in his own mind and is famous for its
belief in Nirvana; a place of perfect peace
and happiness
 Buddhism, contained in the teachings of its
founder, Siddharta Gautama or Buddha
which Enlighten one
 FOUR NOBLE
Truth of Suffering TRUTH
Truth of the End of Suffering
Only as there are
Life is full of Suffering
obliterated, will
suffering cease
Truth about the cause of Suffering Truth of Path
Such eradication of
Suffering is caused by passionate desires; desire may be
accomplished only by
following the Eightfold
Path of earnest endeavor
EIGHTFOLD PATH
1. Right Belief and Acceptance of the “Four
For Velasquez,
Noble Truth”
2. Right Aspiration for one’s self and for
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others
3. Right speech that harms no one
4. Right conduct, motivated by goodwill 1-2 Enjoin us to develop wisdom
toward all human beings
5. Right means of livelihood, or earning one’s 3-5 Urge us to practice virtue and
living by honorable means avoid vices.
6. Right endeavor or effort to direct one’s
energies towards wise ends;
6-8 Tell us to practice meditation
7. Right mindfulness in choosing topics for
thought
8. Right mediation or concentration to the
point of complete absorption in mystic
 In this state, the effects of the Law of Cause and Effect (Karma)
are overcome; the Cycle of Rebirth is broken; and one may rest
in the calm assurance of having attained a heavenly bliss that will
stretch into all eternity.
FOUR STATES OF
SUBLIME CONDITION

Love
Sorrow of others
Joy in the joy of others
Equanimity as regards
one’s own joy and
sorrow
QUESTION:
1. Based on the eightfold path, which is the most
important for you to cultivate in your life at
present?