REL 1000 Chapter : 21-Feb
Document Summary
Buddha: originated in india, prevalent in asian than india, developed about 2,500 years ago, rejected the vedas and brahmin authority of hindu religions, continuation of pre-hindu traditions, hinduism-> devotion. Jainism-> asceticism: buddhism -> mindfulness, liberation comes from our efforts, not from devotion, traditionally atheistic. The 3 gems: buddha, fully enlightened teacher, dharma, teachings of the buddy, sangha, community. 1st gem- the buddha: siddhartha gautama- buddha of this age. Lived over 500 lives: was a bodhisattva- one who vows to become a buddha, not a god- human who fulfilled his spiritual potential. 2nd gem- the dharma: the teachings of eternal truth, there is nothing unchanging about us. The 4 noble truths: noble truth of suffering, all beings are suffering, noble truth of origin, suffering arises from excessive desire, noble truth of cessation, suffering will end desire ceases, noble truth of the 8 fold path. It is possible to put an end to desire, and therefore suffering, through the 8 fold path.
