I can’t believe there are so many of our people suffering.
Siddhartha Gautama was born in 536 BCE, and was born a prince.
At the age of 29, Siddhartha ventured outside the palace and discovered human suffering. He became upset and thought about the point of life.
One day as Siddhartha sat under a Bodhi tree meditating, he achieved enlightenment. The enlightenment he received has become principal teachings of Buddhism.
Basic Beliefs of Hinduism
Karma- the idea that the soul carries effects of past deeds (good or bad).
Dharma - Buddhist dharma represents the teachings of the Buddha. Buddhist do not embrace the notion of the Caste System.Reincarnation- the rebirth of the soul.Nirvana- Enlightenment or perfect peace.
Sacred text- Tripitaka & the four Noble Truth.
The Tripitaka is the holy book or the Sutras. In this book the Buddha issued:The Four Noble Truths 1- All life is suffering 2- There is a cause for suffering.3- There is an end to suffering.4- In order to end suffering you must follow the eightfold path.
The Eightfold Path
Wisdom- Right understanding of the four noble truths -Right thinkingVirtue- Right speech, right conduct, and right livelihood,.Concentration- right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration.
The three mindful practices1- Virtue- good conduct 2- Concentration- mediation 3- Wisdom- Enlightenment