Buddhism Team Buddhist Members Burl Smith Anthony Martinez
Brandi Reed Deisy Mauricio Janelle Enriquez
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Historical Background Origins of Buddhism can be traced back to
6th century BCE in Northern India Siddhartha Gautama (a.k.a.
Buddha)-lived between the 6th and 4th century BCE. Attained
enlightenment and set forth to spread his teachings Principle Tenet
of Buddhism- humans need to seek enlightenment and by doing so they
are able to free themselves from endless cycles of birth, suffering
and death Meaning of word Buddha -Enlightened One Burl Smith
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Teachings & Tenets Dharma Karma The Four Noble Truths The
Eightfold Path The Six Precepts Brandi Reed
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Dharma Generally known as the teachings of Buddha. Often called
Buddha- Dharma Interpretations The ultimate truth to reality Dharma
Wheel Brandi Reed
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Karma The effects of a person's actions that determine his
destiny in his next incarnation Brandi Reed
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Four Noble Truths 1. Life Means Suffering 2. The Origin of
Suffering is Attachment 3. The Cessation of Suffering is Attainable
4. The Path to the Cessation of Suffering Janelle Enriquez
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The Eightfold Path The Eightfold Path is how we can rid
ourselves of suffering. Together the Eightfold Path and the Four
Noble Truths make up the bulk of Buddhism. The Four Noble Truths
explain why we suffer, and the Eightfold Path helps us to end this
suffering. Janelle Enriquez
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The Eightfold Path 1. 1. Right View (Related to Wisdom) 2. 2.
Right Intention (Related to Wisdom) 3. 3. Right Speech (Related to
Ethical Conduct) 4. 4. Right Action (Related to Ethical Conduct) 5.
5. Right Livelihood (Related to Ethical Conduct) 6. 6. Right Effort
(Related to Mental Development) 7. 7. Right Mindfulness (Related to
Mental Development) 8. 8. Right Concentration (Related to Mental
Development) Janelle Enriquez
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The Six Precepts The six precepts are a list of rules that a
soon-to-be nun must agree to follow. The precepts are against
lying, killing, stealing, having sexual relations, eating after
noon, or drinking any intoxicants. Any women novices that are under
the age of twenty are called shramaneri. The women who must vow
against these six precepts are usually eighteen or nineteen years
of age, and they are referred to as shikshamanas. Janelle
Enriquez
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Practices Zen Meditation Tibetan Sand Mandala Janelle
Enriquez
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Zen Meditation Zen meditation puts an emphasis on attaining
enlightenment through meditation like Siddhartha Gautama did. Their
primary form of meditation is not to use objects, anchors, or
contents. Janelle Enriquez
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Tibetan Sand Mandala Intricate design made with colored sand
Ancient Buddhist tradition Destroyed upon completion to symbolize
the impermanence of life Janelle Enriquez
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Levels of Enlightenment In Buddhism there are different stages
in the progression toward attaining the status of Buddha Buddha
(Highest) BodhisattvaArhat Sangha (Lowest) Anthony Martinez
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Bodhisattvas Enlightened and compassionate beings who come to
the threshold of nirvana or enlightenment and yet choose to remain
in the world of birth and death to help others along the path An
example of a bodhisattva is Kuan Yin who carries a willow branch
and vessel and is approached for blessings of health and
beneficience Anthony Martinez
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Arhats A person who has achieved a high level of enlightenment
through Buddhist teachings Anthony Martinez
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Sangha Buddhist community Community of Buddhist monks and nuns
All Buddhists past, present and future Similar to how Christians
use the word Church Anthony Martinez
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Symbols & Signs The Lotus Flower The Dharma Wheel Swastika
Stupa Mudras Deisy Mauricio
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The Lotus Deisy Mauricio
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Dharma wheel The wheel illustrates the endless cycle of samsara
(rebirth), which can be escaped by following Buddhas teachings.
Deisy Mauricio
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Swastika The swastika symbol represents luck, good fortune, and
well being. Usually found in Buddhas palms or the soles of his
feet. Deisy Mauricio
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Stupa A dome-shaped monument, used to house Buddhist relics or
to commemorate significant facts of Buddhism Shape of a stupa
represents the Buddha, crowned and sitting in meditation posture on
a lion throne Deisy Mauricio
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Mudras Mudras are hand symbols used in Buddhism to evoke
particular emotions. The most commonly used Mudras Bhumisparsa
Varada Dhyana Abhaya Deisy Mauricio
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Buddhism Challenges Americas View of Religion Most Americans
believe that a religion without a God is not a religion When Buddha
was asked if he was a God he responded by saying, No, I am awake
and he spoke often of the useless abstract questions that lead not
to edification. This attitude towards the unknown is why Buddhism
challenges the very core of how Americans think about religion.
Burl Smith
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Religion or Philosophy? How religion is defined Belief in a God
or deities Embodies characteristics of each Moral Values and
Beliefs Brandi Reed
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Buddhism in The United States of America Today there is an
estimated 2 to 3 million Buddhists in the United States of America.
Buddhism remained isolated in Asia until the 19 th century.
Buddhism came to the United States in large numbers in about the
1840s. Anthony Martinez
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Most Popular Schools of Buddhism in the United States of
America Western Buddhists Theravada Mahayana VipassanaZen The Soka
Gakkal International (SGI) Anthony Martinez
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Which of these is not one of the principles of the Eightfold
Path? A. Right Mindfulness B. Right Consideration C. Right
Concentration D. Right Intention Janelle Enriquez
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Is Buddhism a religion or philosophy? A. Religion B. Philosophy
C. Neither D. Both A. and B. Brandi Reed
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Which lotus flower color is depicted as the absolute lotus? A.
The Pink Lotus B. The Red Lotus C. The Blue Lotus D. The White
Lotus Deisy Mauricio
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Why does Buddhism challenge how Americans think about religion?
Burl Smith
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True or false. Buddhism in the United States has unquestionably
changed from its roots in Asia. Anthony Martinez
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