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Buddhism
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Buddhism
World’s first universal religion
Founded 2500 years ago
Siddhartha Gautama, founder
Tripitaka – sacred texts
347-635 million followers
Spread by Emperor Ashoka
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Basic Beliefs
Founded as a reaction to Hinduism
suffering is part of the human condition
Four noble truths
Eight fold path
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BranchesMahayana - focuses on the Buddha as a divine savior
Tantrayana – “vehicle of the text” emphasis on magic and meditation (sub-set of Mahayana)
Theravada - focuses on the teachings of the Buddha; practice meditation
Zen – contemplative and meditative
Lamaism – combines monasticism with worship of local demons and deities
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Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Buddha
under
Bodhi
Tree,
Sri
Lanka
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Anuradhapura, Sri Lankan Stupa
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TIBETAN CHORTEN/STUPA
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Buddhist Monasteries
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Buddhist Temple - Daegu
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Buddhist Temple – Thailand (made of recycled bottles)
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Buddhist Pagodas
San Francisco, CA and Anhui Province, China