Buddhism Sermon Flashcards
When was Siddhartha Guatama born?
500 BC in, Nepal or India, as an Indian Prince.
What happened to his mother?
Died shortly after his birth.
Type of life given?
Sheltered life in the palace, and not allowed to experience suffering.
What happened over time?
His curiosity led him to experience life outside the palace walls.
He became aware of…?
How much suffering was in the world.
He devoted his time to…?
Finding a path that eliminated suffering.
He became known as?
Buddha
Definition for his new name?
“Supreme Enlightened One”
He never intended?
to create a religion.
Was most likely?
an atheist or agnostic
Category for his teachings?
Philosophy
What did his followers do with his teachings after his death?
Made it into a religion, attributed miracles, and teachings on Heaven and Hell.
What were his teachings essentially? and until when?
an oral tradition until around 100 BC(400 years later)
Buddha was most likely…not?
He was skinny not fat!
What countries is he depicted as skinny?
Thailand, Korea, and India
What country is he depicted as fat? Why?
China; sign of health and good fortune
1st main group of Buddhists:
Theravada/Hinayana (popular in South East Asia)- Believe they have reached the state of Nirvana.
2nd main group of Buddhists:
Mahayana (mainly in China, Japan, & Korea)- Believe they are left in the process of reaching Nirvana, and helping others reach Nirvana
1st Noble Truth?
Everything is suffering
2nd Noble Truth?
Suffering is caused by desire
3rd Noble Truth?
Desire comes from a false belief that self actually exists.
4th Noble Truth?
Must follow the Eight-Fold Path to Nirvana
Meaning of Nirvana?
“Realization of state of non-existence.”
Eight-Fold Path to Nirvana?
- Know the truth-that nothing really exists.
- Say nothing to hurt others.
- Practice meditation.
- Control your thoughts.
- Resist evil.
- Free your mind from evil.
- Work for the good of others.
- Respect life.
Positives of Buddhism
- Spread through compassion
2. Relatively cheerful people
How to convert?
- Love Bomb Them
- Help Them Understand The Value of Suffering
- Get Them In The Bible
Conclusion?
- The ultimate level of suffering is found in Hell and not in our world.
- If Buddhists want to escape suffering, they must be taught to escape the punishment of Hell!
- The Bible is the only “supreme enlightenment” they need!
