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Gautama Buddha

AP World History World Civilizations Chapter 3 Notes

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India Vedic Age (1500-1000 BCE) Veda = knowledge (Sanskrit terminology) Epic poems: Rig-Veda-consisted of 1028 scriptures and hymns dedicated to the Aryan gods. Written and put together by priests Eastern religions There is no separation between god and the people The god is the same thing as the universe Sin is not accepting that you are part of god and the universe Hinduism is monistic There are Hindu sects that don?t believe in reincarnation Buddhism shakes off the Aryan parts of Hinduism No caste system or Aryan gods Development of religion Sanskrit scriptures formed the basis of most Vedic religions-later known as Hinduism Religion often used as a political or social tool for power or placement in society Epic Age

World War 2 Notes

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World History 2 Notes Pg. 627 #1-6 Meredith Robbins B5 9/8/14 7:38 PM Buddhism- According to the Buddha, how does one achieve happiness and fulfillment? Nirvana= by eliminating their attachment to worldly things. Has been a dominant religious, cultural, and social force throughout Asia ?Founder Siddhartha Gautama Who: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) When: lived 563- 483 BCE ?The Enlightend one? Where: Sri Lanka, Japan, Sameri, East Asia: ThaiLand, India, Southeast Asia Monks are expected to lead life of poverty, meditation study Buddhist believe in rebirth Buddha> monks/ nuns What: they believe Nirvana STUPA- Buddhist commermorative monumnet usually housing sacred relics associated with the Buddha or other saintly persons. 8 fold path Nirvna is achieve by following the 8 fold path

AP Human Geography - Comparative Religions Project

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My Name 11/25/13 Per. 6 My Teacher AP Human Geography Comparative Religions Project Judaism Confucian Hinduism Buddhism Christianity Islam Taoism Point of origin? Near eastern region of Canaan China India India Palestine Middle East, Southeast Asia China How did it spread? Voluntary and forced migration of Jews Confucius traveling through China Migration and cultural exchange Chinese immigrants Expansion combined with relocation diffusion, missions Muhammad and his followers and king?s armies Missions, diffusions through China Where influential today? Israel, the US, localized areas of the UK, Russia, and Canada China China, Laos, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Crash Course 6

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CRASH COURSE HISTORY RESPONSE FORM #__________ TOPIC/TITLE: Buddha and Ashoka NAME: _Casey Murphy_____________PERIOD: _2W_____ LIST TWO NEW FACTS YOU LEARNED: a) In the first 3-4 minutes *The Vedas had the earliest form of Hinduism *India?s social classes were based on the Caste System b) In the middle *The ultimate goal of dharma is to reach Moksha, which is held together by karma *Hinduism?s path to salvation was individual, so it was hard to form a empire around Hinduism c) In the last 3-4 minutes *Ashuka built ?shuppas? all over his kingdom to show his devotion to Buddha *Placed pillars around empire that proclaimed his benevolent rule through dhama

Buddhism

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BUDDHISM (Buddha and Mahavira created religions that enabled followers to get beyond the charisma of their founders: MAH ? enlightenment is for whole Earth, therefore compassion is #1; Hinduism: wisdom is #1)) Siddhartha Gautama: gave up princely life to seek enlightenment; Sidd = ?accomplishment of the goal?; Had ugliness of life kept from him until he sought it on his own. Presents challenges to efficacy of Vedic ritual, Vedic rights, and caste system.
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