Buddhism
The founder of Buddhism was Gautam Buddha
The primary (original) name of Gautam Buddha was Siddhartha
He was born in 563BC(Not Sure). In sal groove of Lumbini gardenin Kapilavastu.
His father was Shuddhodana and mother was Mahamaya
His wife was Yashodhara and cousin was Devdatta.
His son’s name was Rahul.
The mother of Buddha was died in 7 days after the birth of Siddhartha then he grew up by Mahaprajapati Gautami.
One day during wandering or looking around at the the premises he noticed that everyone was in trouble and the final answer was death.
He left his home at the age of 29 for finding the answer.
This incident is known as Mahabhinishkramana.
He went to Alara Kalam and After that he joined Rudraka then Uruvela.
Buddha got enlightenment under the pipal tree known as Bodhi tree located in Gaya.
He had given his first sermon at Sarnath.
Buddha died at the age of 80 near vaishali in 483 BC
Later in his death was known as Mahaparinirvana.
Teachings of Buddha
Four noble truths
- Sabnam dukham
- The world is full of sorrows
- Dwadash nidan
- The cause of sorrow is desire
Dukh nirodha
Cessation of sorrow
Dukh nirodhagamini pratipad
The path leading to the cessation of sorrow
Eight fold path
• Right understanding
• Right thought
• Right speech
• Right action
• Right livelihood
• Right effort
• Right mindfulness
• Right concentration
Code in conduct
• Do not tell a lie
• Do not use intoxicants
• Do not indulge in corrupt practices
• Do not commit violence
• Do not convert the property of others
Triratnas
Buddha
Dhamma
Sangha
Buddhist councils
First councils
It was held in 483 BC At Sattapanni cave near rajagriha
It was in the chairmanship of Maha Kassapa. Here Vinaya Pitika were compiled by Upali and Ananda respectively.
Second council
It was held at Vaishali in 383 BC during the region of Kalashoka.
The chairman was sabakami
The council led to division into Sthavirvadins and Mahasamghikas
Third council held in 250 BC
At Pataliputra during the region of Ashoka
Forth council held on AD 72
Held during the region Kanishka in Kashmir under the president ship of Vasumitra and Ashwaghosga
Buddhist Literature
Vinaya Tripitaka
Contains rules and regulations monastic discipline for monks.
Sutta pitaka
It is a collection Buddha’s sermon and is divided into five groups
Abhidhamma Pitaka
Investigates mind and matter to help the understanding of things as they truly are.
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