Buddhism The Buddha also known as Sakyamuni or Tathagata. Born in 563 BC on the Vaishakha Poornima Day at Lumbini (near Kapilavastu) in Nepal. Buddhism originated in ancient India as a Sramana tradition sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada and Mahayana. Most Buddhist traditions share the goal of overcoming suffering and the cycle of death and rebirth, either by the attainment of Nirvana or through the path of Buddhahood. His father Suddhodana was the Saka ruler. His mother (Mahamaya, of Kosala dynastry) died after 7 days of his birth. Brought up by stepmother Gautami. Married at 16 to Yoshodhara. Enjoyed the married life for 13 years and had a son named Rahula. After seeing an old man, a sick man, a corpse and an ascetic, he decided to become a wanderer. Left his palace at 29 in search of truth (also called ‘Mahabhinishkramana’ or The Great Renunciation) and wandered for 6 years. Attained ‘Enlightenment’ at 35 at Gaya in Magadha (Bihar) under the Pipal tree. Delivered the first sermon at Sarnath where his five disciples had settled. His first sermon is called ‘Dharmachakrapravartan’ or ‘Turning of the Wheel of Law’ Attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar (identical with village Kasia in Deoria district of UP) in 483 BC at the age of 80 in the Malla republic. Buddhist Councils First Council: At Rajgriha, in 483 BC under the Chairmanship of Mehakassaapa (king was Ajatshatru). Divided the teachings of Buddha into two Pitakas-Vinaya Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka. Second Council: At Vaishali, in 383 BC under Sabakami (King was Kalasoka). Followers divided into Sthavirmadins and Mahasanghikas. Third Council: At Pataliputra, in 250 BC under Mogaliputta Tissa (King was Ashoka) In this, the third part of the Tripitaka was coded in the Pali language. Fourth council: At Kashmir (Kundalvan), in 72 AD under Vasumitra (King was Kanishka, Vice-Chairman was Ashwaghosha). Divided Buddhism into Mahayana and Hinayana sects. Buddhist Literature Buddhist Literature: In Pali language. Vinaya Pitaka: Rules of discipline in the Buddhist monasteries. Sutta Pitaka: Largest, contains collection of Buddha's sermons. Abhidhamma Pitaka: Explanation of the philosophical principles of the Buddhist religion Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion with over 520 million followers, or over 7% of the global population, Types of Buddhist The Buddhism after the death of Gautam Buddha was divided into 3 parts Hinayan They believe in the real teachings of Gautam Buddha of attaining Nirvana. They do not believe in idol worship and Pali language was used in the Hinayana text. MAHAYANA They believe that Nirvana is attained by the grace of Gautam Buddha and not by following his teachings. They believe in idol worship and Sanskrit was used in Mahayana text VAJRAYANA They believe that Nirvana is attained by the help of magical tricks or black magic. Tags:. Buddha, Buddhist, Gautam Buddha, Buddhism, History of Buddhism, Buddha, Buddhist, Gautam Buddha, Buddhism, History of Buddhism, Buddha, Buddhist, Gautam Buddha, Buddhism, History of Buddhism, Buddha, Buddhist, Gautam Buddha, Buddhism, History of Buddhism, Buddha, Buddhist, Gautam Buddha, Buddhism, History of Buddhism, Buddha, Buddhist, Gautam Buddha, Buddhism, History of Buddhism, Buddha, Buddhist, Gautam Buddha, Buddhism, History of Buddhism
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