Wednesday – December 4, 2013 Mr. Lombardi

Do Now: What in life do you desire? Describe your life if you had to live without desire and temptation.

Aim: How did Buddhism become a major world religion?

Hinduism

1. Four Noble Truths – the main teachings of Buddha: (1) all life is suffering, (2) the cause of suffering is temptation, (3) this temptation can be destroyed, (4) the means to this is the Eightfold Path.

2. Dukkah – suffering.3. Eightfold Path – eight steps followed by Buddhists

to eliminate suffering.4. Nirvana – union with the universe and release from

the cycle of rebirth.5. stuppa – large dome-like Buddhist shrine.6. fasting – to eat only sparingly or of certain kinds of

food.7. meditation – extended religious thought.

Activity• Partner A reads/answers questions for the

Document 1 and Document 3.• Partner B reads/answers questions for

Document 2 and Document 4.• Share information with your partner.

Cultural Diffusion: The Spread of Buddhism

Cultural Diffusion in Asia: The Silk Road

Summary1. How did Buddhism maintain order

in society?2. How did Buddhism become a major

world religion? 3. How can we compare and contrast

Buddhism to Hinduism?

Activity #2• Find a new partner.• Complete the handout, How did Buddhism

Become a Major World Religion?.

REVIEW

RegentsPrep

1. Which of the following beliefs is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

(1) Everyone should have the same social status.(2) Material wealth is a sign of blessing of the

gods.(3) People should pray five times a day.(4) The soul can be reincarnated.

2. Which of the following beliefs is most closely associated with the teachings of Buddha?

(1) People are born into a specific caste.(2) People can overcome their desires by following

the Eight Fold Path.(3) Followers must fast during Ramadan.(4) Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.