I can’t believe there are so many people suffering
After meditating he became in lightened and was known as the Buddha
Siddartha leaves his palace life in search of th answer to suffering he lives a life without wealth during this time he eat very little and didn’t bathe.
Sacred text: Tripitaka & the four noble truths
The 4 noble truths:1. All life is suffering2. 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
basic beliefs of Buddhism
1. Reincarnation- the rebirth of the soul.2.karma- the idea that the soul carries effects of past deeds .3. Dharma- Buddhist dharma represents the teachings of the Buddha. Buddhist do not embrace the notion of the caste system.4. Nirvana- enlightenment or perfect peace.
The eightfold path wisdom- right understanding of the four noble truths- right thinkingvirtue- right speach- right conduct- right livelihood Concentration-right effort- rightmindfulness-right concentrationthe three mindful practices1. Virtue- good conduct2. Concentration- meditation3. Wisdom- enlightenment