BUDDHISM

Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 BCE) Born an India prince. At 29 he rejected his luxurious life to seek enlightenment and the end of suffering. Lived a strict, ascetic life for 6 yrs. Rejecting this extreme of self denial. At age 35 he found nirvana through meditation. Buddah means “Enlightened One,”

Four Noble Truths• Suffering exists.• Suffering arises from attachment to desires.• Suffering ceases when attachment to desire ceases.• Freedom from suffering is possible by practicing the Eightfold Path. •

Eightfold Path

JAINISM• Founded by Mahavira (599-527BC)• The name comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “to conquer”• Practice strict non-violence, including vegetarianism or veganism.• Seek nirvana - liberation of the soul

Five Vows

• Non-violence • Truth • Non-stealing • Celibacy/Chastity• Non-attachment/Non-possession

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