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7/29/2019 INTFILO EQ - BUDDHISM.pptx

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Path to Enlightenment

Presented by:

Dave Abril

Vea Aldana

Aya Agregado

Takeshi Borbajo

Stephanie Carag

Paolo Creas Carando

Joseph Cruz

Neill Chuacuco

Alyssa Lim

Neil Lorena

Paolo Zabat

INTFILO - EQ

AY 2013-2014, TERM 1


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Buddhism is a Philosophy, a moral code, and a religious

faith, which started 2500 years ago.

It is a way of life in accordance with the Buddhasteachings.

A path of practice and development of one's spiritualityleading to the understanding of reality's true nature.

Buddha-Dharma, Way of Buddha, (In the East) Buddhism does NOT worship gods or deities.

Introduction


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Path of practice & spiritual development (leads to the true nature ofreality)

Means of changing oneself: Awareness, Kindness, Wisdom

Goal: Enlightenment (to see the nature of reality)suffering ends

once attained

The Buddhist path: (1) to lead a moral life, (2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and

(3) to develop wisdom and understanding.

Introduction


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Siddharta Gautama (Gotama)

north-eastern region of the Indian subcontinent Central, East, and Southeast Asia.

Types of Buddhism

Theravda

Mahyna

Vajrayna

History


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Budh One who is awake and capable

of awakening others.

Lumbini Garden (Currentlythe Himalayan Kingdom of

Nepal)

King Suddhodana

Buddha


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Princess Yasodhara or Bimba

Rahula

saw four things at the Royal Gardens old man,

sick person, dead body, and Bhramin monk.

Gautama @ 29 years old


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six years with Bhramin teachers

full moon night of May (Visakha) under the Bodhi tree.

Enlightenment. Buddha

Life is full of problems.

Buddha as a monk


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These principles are as follows:

Not to do any evil.

To do good deeds.

To purify the mind.

Dhamma

Middle Way

Harmoniously navigating between extremes, not choosing

opposing positions.


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Buddhism in the Worldhat is

Buddhism?

Adherents.com


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Spread of Buddhism

Split of Buddhism:

Theravada Originally Hinayana

disliked term Way of the Elders

Traditional ideals

Mahayana Compassion for humanity

Teachings should be

available to everyone

Big raft

Newer ideals

Vajrayana

Developed from the

Mahayana group

Diamond Way

Tantric way of practice(rituals, images, chants)

blends the spiritual

and physical worlds(physical has an effect on the

spiritual, vice versa)


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Spread of Buddhism


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Spread of Buddhism


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Comparison

Theravada Mahayana

Individual effort leads to enlightenment Working towards enlightenmentFor the self only Should also include all living beings

Goal Strives for wisdom first Compassion is the highest virtueCentres on meditation, and requires personal

dedication such as being a monk or nunEncourages practice in the world and

among the general communityFollowed as a teaching or Philosophy with reference to higher beings (more

like a religion)Original language Pali (kamma, dhamma) Sanskrit (eg karma, dharma) -

Buddhas Gautama Buddha only Gautama Buddha. Amitabha,Medicine Buddhas, among others

Buddha disciples Historical disciples (in Scriptures) Many bodhisattvas (not historical)Buddha nature Not taught Emphasized (esp. in practice-based

schools)Rituals Very few Many (cultural influences)


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Teachings of Buddha


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The Three Jewels

1. Buddha

- teacher

2. Dharma - teachings

3. Sangha - community

Dharmachakra

Wheel of Law

Cycle of Samsara

(Rebirth)

The Three Jewels


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The 4 noble TruthsDukkha - Suffering exists

real and almost universal.

Causes: loss, sickness, pain, failure, the impermanence of pleasure.

Samudaya - There is a cause for suffering.

desire to have and control things.

Forms: craving of sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to avoid

unpleasant sensations like fear, anger or jealousy.

Nirodha - There is an end to suffering.

Suffering ceases with the final liberation of Nirvana (a.k.a. Nibbana).

mind experiences complete freedom, liberation and non-attachment.

Lets go of any desire or craving.

Magga - In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path


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Panna - Discernment, Wisdom (enlightenment)

1. Samma Dithi Right understanding

seeing the world and everything in it as it really is, not what we

believe it is

2.Samma Sankappa Right Thinking

commitment to the Path; what life is, what problems there are, what the

heart wants

The Eightfold Path


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Sila - Virtue, Morality (equality, reciprocity)

3. Samma Vaca Right Speechrecognition of truth: awareness - impact of rumours and gossip;

communication helps unite people; never speak unkindly

4. Samma Kammanta Right Conduct

by following the Five Precepts; consideration to others; Five Precepts;

Not taking what is not given

5. Samma Ajiva Right Livelihood

equality, respect for all lives

The Eightfold Path


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Samadhi - Concentration, Meditation (mental development)6. Samma Vayama Right Effort

positive attitude in a balanced way; welcome clear and honest thoughts;

disregard anger and jealousy

7. Samma Sati Right Mindfulness

awareness of the moment; linked to meditation; focusing on the moment; aimsnot to exclude the world but instead to focus on it

8. Samma Samadhi Right Concentration

concentration on an object or a concept; selecting worthy directions forconcentration

The Eightfold Path


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The Five Precepts

Do not kill. Do not steal.

Do not lie.

Do not misuse sex. Do not consume alcohol or other drugs.


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The Three Posions

- Ignorance

- Greed

- Will


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Buddha is fat - in Chinese Buddhism

Buddha is God - was not a deity. Normal man who attained

enlightenment through personal effortso Budai

Common Misconceptions

Bdi()

Cloth Sack

Chinese Folklore

deity

Wealth & Fortune

(merchants)


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Buddhists welcome suffering

-positive approach towards

suffering (opportunity to grow,become stronger)

Buddhists are praying for

good fortune when they"gassho (putting of hands

together and bowing) -expression of humility, gratitude.

Thankful, not wishful

Common Misconceptions


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Sila - a code that embraces self restraint with the

principal motivation, or freedom of causing harm.

-based on two fundamental practices:

*Principle of Equality

*Principle of Reciprocity

Samadhi - concentration, meditation, mentaldevelopment.

Prajna - Discernment, insight, wisdom, enlightenment.

Practices


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calming one's mind

concentration

control purification

Kinds:

1. Samatha Bhavana (Concentration Medication)o aims to focus the mind

o mind temporarily becomes calm

2. Vipassana Bhavana (Insight Meditation)o achieving complete insight regarding natural phenomena

o understanding all things as they are

Meditation


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Karma

"act," "action" or "deed" explains how past actions affect a person, positively or negatively, in

the future

Intention

Combined intended actions add up to what a person currently is.

Karma & Intention


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Freedom end of needless suffering

End of rebirth

Nirvana


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Dharma Day or Asalha Puja marks the beginning of the Buddha's teaching. celebrated with readings from the Buddhist scriptures (reflect contents)

Losar(Tibetan New Year)

3-day festival activities that symbolizes purification and welcoming in the new year.

Buddhist New Year

Similar to Losar(celebrations depends on the countrys culture)

Sangha Day (Fourfold Assembly or Magha Puja Day)

It is a celebration in honour of the Sangha (Buddhist community).

Festivals


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Kathina Largest alms-giving ceremony of the Buddhist year.

Parinirvana (Nirvana Day)

a Mahayana Buddhist festival marks the death of the Buddha. celebrbated because: Buddhists believe that having attained

Enlightenment, Buddha achieved freedom from physicalexistence and its sufferings.

Wesak

celebrated on the full moon in May. celebrates Buddha's birthday, his enlightenment and death.

Festivals


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Phangcham, V. D. (1993). Buddhism for Young Students. Thailand: Wat Dhammaram Study School.

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Path to Enlightenment

Presented by:

Dave Abril

Vea Aldana

Aya Agregado

Takeshi Borbajo

Stephanie Carag

Paolo Creas Carando

Joseph Cruz

Neill Chuacuco

Alyssa Lim

Neil Lorena

Paolo Zabat INTFILO - EQ

AY 2013-2014 TERM 1

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