Buddhism originated from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, who lived around the 5th century BC in ancient India. He attained enlightenment while meditating under a bodhi tree and spent the rest of his life teaching others. Buddhism spread from India to other parts of Asia and has many followers worldwide today. The document discusses key aspects of Buddhism such as Buddhist beliefs, different types of Buddhists like monks and laypeople, important Buddhist sites, and symbols in Buddhism.
2. Buddhism is based on the teachings of Buddha,
who was seen as an enlightened teacher.
People who practice Buddhism are called
Buddhists, and they are divided into two
groups: ordained monks and lay-people. The
ordained monks practice their religion with
extreme dedication and teach others about
Buddhism while the lay-people have families,
work for a living and live their lives according to
Buddhist teachings
3. Siddhartha Gautama ,also referred to as Buddha
Shakyamuni.
Born a Wealthy Prince in ancient India in a place
called lumbini(Nepal) in 563 bc.
Went on a journey, saw a sick man, an old man, a
poor man, a corpse.
Realised the suffering in the world.
Decided to leave his comfortable life and become an
ascetic.
Chose to follow the middle path-a life without
luxury and poverty.
Searched for enlightenment/truth.
Dint find it for long time.
5. Sat under a Bodhi tree, dint move until he reached enlightenment after a period of 6 years
Highest state of enlightenment : Nirvana(liberation). It refers to the blowing outof the flame of
desires. With this gautama become buddha the awakened one
This led him to share wisdom from the Wheels of Dharma through the Hinayana and Mahayana
teachings(dharmachakrapravatan).
His teachings became popular in Asia, especially India, and gradually spread to other countries.
Spent rest of his life preaching as a monk.
Preached about how to achive enlightment
Today, Buddhism is one of the most popular religions, with many followers worldwide
16. In Buddhism bells have many
important meanings. They are often
used as a call to prayer as they can be
heard even at great distances. The ring
of the bell can represent the heavenly
enlightened voice of the
Buddha teaching the dharma and can
also be used as a call for protection and
as a way to ward off evil spirits
20. Buddhist do not wear any special
clothing
Shoes are usually removed in temples
and teching halls
Yellow robes are a standerd attrire for
monks
Heavier deep red robes are worn by
modern monks especially in tibet
22. Kelsang Demo is a western Buddhist nun,
A Resident Teacher at Vajradhara Meditation
Center on Adelphi Street in New York. Young Tibetan monk
24. Relic depicting footprint
of the Buddha
with Dharmachakra and trirat
na, 1st century CE, Gandhra
Statue of Gautama Buddha , first
century CE, Gandhara, present-
day Pakistan. (Guimet Museum)
A Buddhist triad depicting, left to right, a Kushan,
the future buddha Maitreya, Gautama Buddha, the
bodhisattva Avalokitevara, and a monk. Second
third century. Guimet Museum
25. Top 10 Largest Buddhist Temples in the World
South Korea