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BUDDHISM
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Wowie F. Falcatan, LPT
TOPIC OUTLINE
Theravada SECTS
Buddhism
Doctrines ISSUES
BUDDHISM
SIDDHARTA GAUTAMA
(Sakyamuni Buddha)
❖ Founder of Buddhism
❖ Coined as the “Awaken One”
❖ He was born in India which is
dominated by Brahmanic
religions. It is there where he
proposed a radical point of
view that will end the cycle.
 KAPILAVATSU

King Queen
Suddhodana Mahamaya
SIDDHARTA
GAUTAMA
 At his birth, a wise man
predicted that he would become
either a great king or a great
spiritual leader.

ASITA
Time Period #1

Time Period #4
Yasodhara
Rahula
Four Signs
Bodhi tree
 Sacred Text
❑ Pali Canon “TRIPITAKA/
Three Baskets
TIPITAKA”
Sutta
Vinaya Pitaka Abhidhamma
Pitaka Pitaka
1. Vinaya Pitaka
Contains guidance on
monastic life.
2. Sutta Pitaka
A collection of Buddha’s
sayings and accounts of
events in his life.
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka
A philosophical analysis of
Buddha’s teaching.
The Four Noble Truths
1. Dukkha
2. Samudaya
3. Nirodha
4. Magga
1. Dukkha
The truth
of suffering
 2. Samudaya
The truth of the origin
of suffering.
 3. Nirodha
The truth of the end of
suffering.
 4. Magga
The truth of the path
to end of suffering.
The Eight Fold Path

1.Truth
2. Free from Evil
3. Speech
4. Action
5. Respect life
6.Resist Evil
7. Meditation
8.Thoughts
 Right View: This step involves
understanding the Four Noble Truths,
which are the fundamental teachings of
Buddhism. It involves recognizing the
nature of suffering and the cause of
suffering, and understanding the path to
the cessation of suffering.

Example: An individual practicing Right

View might study Buddhist texts and
teachings to gain a deeper understanding
of the Four Noble Truths and how they
relate to their own life experiences.
 Right Intention: This step involves
cultivating good intentions and avoiding
harmful thoughts and desires. It involves
striving to develop a mind that is free from
greed, anger, and delusion.

Example: An individual practicing Right

Intention might set an intention to be kind
and compassionate towards others, and
work to overcome any negative thoughts or
impulses they may experience.
 Right Speech: This step involves using
speech that is truthful, kind, and
helpful. It involves avoiding speech
that is harmful or divisive.

Example: An individual practicing Right

Speech might strive to communicate
honestly and kindly with others, avoiding
gossip or hurtful comments.
Right Action: This step involves acting
in ways that are ethical and beneficial.
It involves avoiding actions that cause
harm to oneself or others.

Example: An individual practicing Right

Action might avoid actions such as
stealing or harming others, and instead
focus on actions that benefit themselves
and those around them.
 Right Livelihood: This step involves
earning a living in a way that is ethical
and does not cause harm to others.

Example: An individual practicing Right

Livelihood might choose a career or
occupation that aligns with their values
and does not cause harm to others, such
as working in a non-profit organization or
in a field that promotes social justice.
 Right Effort: This step involves making
a consistent effort to cultivate positive
qualities such as mindfulness,
concentration, and compassion.

Example: An individual practicing Right

Effort might establish a regular meditation
practice or engage in activities that
promote mindfulness and self-awareness.
 Right Mindfulness: This step involves
being aware of one's thoughts,
feelings, and surroundings in the
present moment. It involves cultivating
a sense of awareness and presence in
daily life
Example: An individual practicing Right
Mindfulness might engage in mindfulness
meditation, or practice being fully present
and aware during daily activities such as
eating or walking.
 Right Concentration: This step
involves developing a focused and
concentrated mind through meditation
and other practices.

Example: An individual practicing Right

Concentration might practice deep
breathing exercises or engage in
meditation practices to help calm and
focus their mind.
There is no God
in Buddhism.
There is no God
in Buddhism.
 THERAVADA
Traditional-religion life is a
solitary individual journey
(monk)
Conservative and Strict
approach
Reaching Nirvana is simply
“ceasing to be”
Focus on meditation and
personal perfection
 MAHAYANA
The term "Mahayana" means "Great
Vehicle" in Sanskrit, and refers to
the idea that this branch of
Buddhism is open to a broader
range of people than Theravada
Buddhism. In Mahayana
Buddhism, the emphasis is on
achieving enlightenment not only
for oneself but also for the benefit
of all beings.
 MAHAYANA
Six Perfections (generosity, ethics,
patience, effort, concentration, and
wisdom), one can reach the state of
Buddhahood and attain the ability
to help others achieve
enlightenment.
 MAHAYANA
Another key aspect of Mahayana
Buddhism is the use of mantra and
meditation practices to achieve
enlightenment. Mahayana
Buddhists also believe in the
existence of Pure Lands, or special
realms where one can more easily
achieve enlightenment.
 MAHAYANA
Mahayana Buddhism also includes
the idea of bodhisattvas,
enlightened beings who have
chosen to postpone their own
enlightenment in order to help
others. Bodhisattvas are seen as
role models for Mahayana
practitioners.
 MAHAYANA
Mahayana Buddhism also includes
the idea of bodhisattvas,
enlightened beings who have
chosen to postpone their own
enlightenment in order to help
others. Bodhisattvas are seen as
role models for Mahayana
practitioners.
 ISSUES
MONASTIC LIFE
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FAMOUS THEATRICAL
QUOTES
"Do things at your own pace. Life's not a race."

"One step at a time. You'll get there."

"You have the courage to begin again."

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