BUDDHISM

Group II
- Mia Abesamis - Jenine Alla
- Candice Agpalo - Aljon Agustin
- Nelizza Barella
 Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and dharma (means cosmic law and
order) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and
spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to
Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha.
Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally
recognized by scholars: Theravada Buddhism (Pali: "The
School of the Elders") and Mahayana Buddhism (Sanskrit:
"The Great Vehicle").
 Founder
Gautama Buddha, also known
as Siddhartha Gautama was an
ascetic (sramana which means
seeker) and sage on whose
teachings Buddhism was
founded. The Buddha, or
"enlightened one," was born
Siddhartha (which means "he
who achieves his aim")
Gautama to a large clan called
the Shakyas in Lumbini, (today,
modern Nepal) in the 6th
century B.C.
 Origin
Most historians agree that Buddhism originated in northern India in
the 5th century B.C.E. The tradition traces its origin to Siddhartha
Gautama. Siddhartha observed the suffering in the world and set
out to find an antidote. Through meditation and analysis, he
attained an enlightened state of being that marked the end of
attachments (and therefore suffering), and ultimately, upon his
death, release from the cycle of rebirth (samsara).
Teachings and beliefs
4 Noble Truths
1. Noble Truth of Suffering
Chasing after the delights of the world, expecting them to bring lasting
pleasure, always leads to disappointment. These things are all subject to the
miseries of birth, old age, sickness and death. Even when you do find
something pleasant how soon do you grow tired of it? None of these 'things'
offer any real satisfaction or peace.
2 Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering
Not being able to be content with what we have or who we are, our mind is
filled with a greed or desire and suffering of all types automatically follows.
This attitude of selfishness and greediness is the cause of our dissatisfaction,
robbing us of our peace of mind.
3. Noble Truth of the End of Suffering
Seeing the suffering that comes from these attitudes we are liberated from our
heart and all our suffering and dissatisfaction will come to an end. We shall
experience a happiness that is far greater then our ordinary pleasures and a
peace that is beyond words.
 4. Noble Truth of the Middle Path or the Nobel Eightfold Path
This path leads to the end of all suffering, If we avoid harming all
other living beings, if we sharpen and focus our mind, and if we gain
wisdom, each of us can reach perfect happiness, the end of all misery.
The way to end suffering is to follow the Noble Eightfold Path.

Noble Eightfold Path

1) Right vision, or understanding: understanding that life always
involves change and suffering; realising that following the Noble
Eightfold Path is the way to overcome suffering and be really
happy.
2) Right emotion: committing oneself to wholeheartedly following
the path.
3) Right speech: speaking in a positive and helpful way; speaking
the truth.
4) Right action: living an ethical life according to the precepts.
5) Right livelihood: doing work that doesnt harm others and is
helpful to them.
6) Right effort: thinking in a kindly and positive way.
7) Right mindfulness: being fully aware of oneself, other people,
and the world around you.
8) Right meditation, or concentration: training the mind to be calm
and positive in order to develop Wisdom.
 Buddhists do not believe that death is the end of life. When one
dies, one's consciousness leaves and enters one of the six paths of
rebirth.
The cycle of rebirth is determined by karma, literally "action". In the
Buddhist tradition, karma refers to actions driven by intention, a
deed done deliberately through body, speech or mind, which leads
to future consequences.

Reincarnation and Afterlife

The Buddha said of death: Life is a journey. Death is a return to
earth. The universe is like an inn. The passing years are like dust.
Regard this phantom world: as a star at dawn, a bubble in a stream,
a flash of lightning in a summer cloud, a flickering lamp - a phantom
- and a dream
 Moral Lesson
Following Buddha's teachings, people became more aware that
they needed to steer clear of the ignorant mindset.

In Buddha's first Sermon, he tells his worshipers that there are two
extremes in life: a life of peace and a life given to pleasures.
A life given to pleasures, Buddha explained, was worthless and had
no meaning to any person. Buddha believed a life devoted to
material things was a life devoted to ignorance.
A life a peace and happiness was a life worth living. Buddha's
teachings in India enlightened people to believe they are truly and
naturally good. By believing people are good, they are abolishing
their own fear by allowing themselves to connect with themselves
and others.
 The Impact that Buddhist teachings on India was significant
because it opened the eyes to people all around India to make them
realize being attached to people will not allow them to live life
happily.
Buddha taught that love and compassion for others should not mix
together with attachment because that is how people get away
from the peace.
The significance of Buddha's teachings had was evident in how
many people take Buddhism as their primary religion. Buddhism
helped people believe in something at a time of need where their
own religion was denying them of being important. As shown in the
picture, Buddha's gesture was to touch the ground showing his
connection with all of earth. Buddha and all those who practice
Buddhism have a connection to the earth and are one with it.