Buddhism Hinduism

Buddhism and Hinduism

​Hinduism and Hindu Beliefs

• There are many diverse practices within Hinduism. They all share a common idea that there is a supreme force in the universe.

• ​Their is no single founder to the teachings of Hinduism.

• The origins trace back to the Vedas.

• The Vedas teaches us about the Brahman

- buddha

" One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can chance the world" 

" pain is certain; suffering is optional" 

" There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path" 

" To be angry is to let others' mistakes punish yourself" 

Let's break it down

• came from a royal family

• his family kept him from all of life's suffering.

• Wanted to leave his home to experience life!

​early life of Siddhartha Guatama

Story of the buddha

​What did he see?

1. old man

2. sick man

3. dead body

4. poor monk

​Becoming the Buddha

Gautama wanted to seek the truth so we decided to sit under a tree and meditate. He would not stop meditating until he discovered the cause of human suffering.

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What did Siddhartha Gautama see on this journey?

Poll

Siddhartha Gautama sat under a______ and meditated

• umbrella

• tree

• gazebo

• desk

​Break down:

​Hinduism:

​Buddhism:

• no founder

• Belief in Brahma

• Caste system is present

• Devotion to multiple gods/deities

• Founder: Siddhartha Gautama

• Follow the four noble truths

• Eightfold path

• No belief in a personal god

​Four Noble Truths

1. Life is suffering

2. The cause of suffering is craving

3. The end of suffering comes with the end of craving

4. There is a path that will leave you away from craving and suffering

​Karma: is the positive or negative force created as the result of good or bad actions.

Your actions determine how you will be reborn!

​Dharma: Law and order