Buddhism

By: Senior Jenny, Shade, Juni from Spy Kids,

Bady, Emlens
 Buddhism
Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on
personal spiritual development. Buddhists
strive for a deep insight into the true nature
of life and do not worship gods or deities.
Creation & Origin Story
● The religion’s founder, Buddha, is
considered an extraordinary man,
but not a god. The word Buddha
means “enlightened.”
● When Gautama passed away
around 483 B.C., his followers
began to organize a religious
movement. Buddha's teachings
became the foundation for what
would develop into Buddhism.
 Religious Practices
❏ The Monastic Order (also known
as Sangha, which are composed of
the three groups; monks, nuns,
laymen, and laywomen) are
recognized as one of the three
jewels alongside:
❏ Dharma (the religious teaching)
❏ The teacher, Buddha.

The practices include: meditating,

showing respect, and giving gifts to
others.
 Religious Practices Pt.2
1. Going for refuge
2. Offering homage to Buddha
3. Making offerings
4. Confessions of faults
5. Pr
Affiliated Cultures
Cultures that practice Buddhism are Mahayana Buddhism, the main religion of
Tibet, Mongolia, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam and Japan and also in China, Malaysia,
Singapore and Nepal. The variations in practice among Buddhists from person
to person and country to country are often adjusted by cultural rather than
religious factors.
Concept of Afterlife
Buddhists believe that all life is in a
cycle of death and rebirth called
samsara. When someone dies their
energy passes into another form.
Buddhists also believe in karma which
determines how good your next life will
be. And if you live your life good enough
you can reach Nirvana. Once Nirvana is
achieved, Buddhists believe that they
will no longer be reborn. And they are
able to see the world as it really is, and
accepting the Four Noble Truths, and
being awake to reality.
Justification of Belief
Buddhism is believed to be the most
peaceful religion in the world.

It teaches ahisma, which is the principle

of non-injury to living things.

It regards malicious thoughts as

obstacles on the way to Nirvana.

Buddhists believes that Buddhism brings

them closer to God on the path to
Nirvana.