Emergence of Buddhism 2

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Class: 
Introduction to Buddhism
Lecture label: 
WM646-2

Experiences in Siddhartha Gautama's life, and how they led the teachings that resulted in the formation of Buddhism.

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The Voice of Dissent

Part 2
 

I. The Emergence of Buddhism (part 2)

A. Introduction

B. Historical Emergence of the Buddhist Dissent

1. The Early Life of Siddhārtha Gautama

a. Birth in Lumbini, Nepal

LECTURE BEGINS HERE:
 

b. The Four Sights

Hinduism background #3: Wheel of Samsara

c. 1st Great Renunciation

d. 2nd Great Renunciation

i. Arada and Udraka

ii. Five ascetics

e. Enlightenment in Bodhgaya

i. Four stages of Dhyāna

ii. Six superknowledges

iii. Turning the Wheel of Dharma / Middle Way

f. Preaching in Saranath

2. Life and Last Days of Gautama “Buddha”

a. Stories surrounding Buddha’s teaching

b. Buddha’s death in Kushinagar

Terms to know from lecture #2:

The Four Sights
First Great Renunciation
Second Great Renunciation
Alara (Arada) and Uddaka (Udraka)
Samsara
The Middle Way (this will be developed more in future lectures)
Dhyāna
Arhat
Tathagata
Bodhi Tree (Tree of Awakening)
Māra
Turning the Wheel of Dharma
Dhammapada (this will be developed more in future lectures)
Bhikkhu (bhiksu)

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