BUDDHISM

● Is a major world religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama,

commonly known as the Buddha, in the 6th century BCE in
ancient India.
● Buddhism places a strong emphasis on mindfulness and
meditation practices.
● The ultimate goal in Buddhism is to achieve Nirvana, a state of
liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Nirvana is
characterized by the cessation of suffering and the end of the
individual ego.
● The central teachings of Buddhism revolve around the Four
Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
4 NOBLES TRUTHS
THE FOUR NOBLES OF TRUTHS

1.Dukkha (Suffering): Life is inherently marked by

suffering, dissatisfaction, and impermanence.
2.Samudaya (Origin of Suffering): The cause of suffering
is craving or attachment.
3.Nirodha (Cessation of Suffering): It is possible to end
suffering by eliminating craving and attachment.
4.Magga (Path to the Cessation of Suffering): The
Eightfold Path is the way to overcome suffering.
EIGHTFOLD PATH
THE EIGHTFOLD PATH

1. Right View: Understanding the Four Noble Truths.

2. Right Intention: Developing positive and ethical intentions.
3. Right Speech: Speaking truthfully and avoiding harmful speech.
4. Right Action: Engaging in ethical and compassionate actions.
5. Right Livelihood: Choosing a livelihood that aligns with Buddhist
principles
6. Right Effort: Cultivating positive qualities and overcoming negative ones.
7. Right Mindfulness: Developing awareness of oneself and the world.
8. Right Concentration: Cultivating focused and concentrated mental
states.
What are the 2 main branches of Buddhism?

Buddhism can be safely divided into two broad branches:

Hinayana and Mahayana. Hinayana refers to the original Buddhists
in ancient India, and contemporary followers of those earliest
traditions. Mahayana refers to everything else, and include
Vajrayana Buddhism which is properly seen as a subset of the
Mahayana. The Mahayana contains more supernaturalism and a
greater emphasis on acts of compassion in the world than the
Hinayana.
What are the 3 types of Buddhism?

Vajrayana Buddhism, focused on tantra, Theravada Buddhism,

focused on traditional monasticism and Mahayana Buddhism,
focused on supernatural intervention and compassion are the
three main types of Buddhism.
Are there different types of Buddhists?

Yes, there are as many types of Buddhists as there are people.

Broadly, Buddhism can be divided into Theravada, Mahayana, and
Vajrayana. Theravada is primarily found in Southeast Asia,
Mahayana in China, Japan and Korea, and Vajrayana in Tibet and
the Indian exile of the Dalai Lama.