1. Reincarnation the rebirth of the soul. 2. Karma- the idea that the soul carries effects of past deeds (good or bad). 3.Dharma- Buddhist dharma represents the teachings of Buddha. Buddhist do not embrace the notion of the caste system. 4. Nirvana- Enlightenment or perfect peace.
Siddhartha was born a price that did not know suffering.
Why is there so much suffering in this world…
sacred text: Four Nobel Truths
Siddhartha couldn’t figure out why there was so much suffering and had many months where he didn’t eat.
After Meditating
After meditating he found peace.
Basic Beliefs of Buddhism
The Tripitaka is the holy book or the sutras. In this book the Buddha issued:”The Four Nobel Truths”1. All life is suffering 2. There is a cause for suffering3. There is an end to suffering4. In order to end suffering you must follow the eight fold path.
1. Virtue- good conduct2. Consentration- meditation3. Wisdom-enlightenment The Eight Fold PathWisdom- Right understanding of the Four Nobel Truths-Right thinkingVirtue-Right Speech-Right conduct-right livelihoodConsentration-Right effort-Right mindfulness-Right consentration
The Three mindful practices and the Eight Fold Path