David NavarroEl Rey

Spring 2011

Buddha was born about 563 B.C.in northern IndiaWas born a Kshatriya, the Warrior ClassHe went on a journey that took him through many regions in India

His missionary was to Find Peace but no one could answer him convincingly Died around 483 B.C.Also called the enlightened one

Suffering: Everyone suffers from these thing.Birth- When we are born, we cry. Sickness- When we are sick, we are miserable.Old age- When old, we will have ache and pains and find it hard to get around. Death- None of us wants to die. We feel deep sorrow when someone dies.

Life means suffering.

the craving for passion and delight, relishing now here & now therecraving for sensual pleasurecraving for becomingcraving for non-.

becoming

cessation of suffering can be attained through nirodhaThe third noble truth expresses the idea that suffering can be ended by attaining dispassion.

1. Right understanding and viewpoint (based on the Four Noble Truths).2. Right values and attitude (compassion rather than selfishness).3. Right speech (don't tell lies, avoid harsh, abusive speech, avoid gossip).4. Right action (help others, live honestly, don't harm living things, take care of

the environment).5. Right work (do something useful, avoid jobs which harm others).6. Right effort (encourage good, helpful thoughts, discourage unwholesome

destructive thoughts).7. Right mindfulness (be aware of what you feel, think and do).8. Right meditation (calm mind, practice meditation which leads to nirvana).

1. Right meditation (calm mind, practice meditation which leads to nirvana).2. Right work (do something useful, avoid jobs which harm others).3. Right effort (encourage good, helpful thoughts, discourage unwholesome destructive thoughts).4. Right mindfulness (be aware of what you feel, think and do).5. Right meditation (calm mind, practice meditation which leads to nirvana).

Right means of making a living: Not slaughtering animals or working at jobs that force you to violate others.

Right mental attitude or effort: Avoiding negative thoughts and emotions, such as anger and jealousy.

Right mindfulness: Having a clear sense of one’s mental state and bodily health and feelings.

Right concentration: Using meditation to reach the highest level of enlightenment

Right understanding: Understanding that the Four Noble Truths are noble and true.

Right thought: Determining and resolving to practice Buddhist faith.

Right speech: Avoiding slander, gossip, lying, and all forms of untrue and abusive speech.

Right conduct: Adhering to the idea of nonviolence (ahimsa), as well as refraining from any form of stealing or sexual impropriety.