Life of Gautam Budha and Its Impact On Society

Life of Gautam Budha and its impact on society
*Period between 7th and 5th century, Bc was a turning point in the intellectual and spiritual
development of the whole world and at this time that Jainism and Budhism arose in india.
*Gautama, the Buddha also known as Sidharta,Sakyamuni and Tathagata.
*Born in 563 BC(widely accpeted) , On Vaisaka Purnima day at Lumbuni,Near Kapilvastu, Capital of
the Sakya Republic.
*His mother died soon after his birth,Then his Step Mother ''Gautami'' brought him up.
*Marry to Yashodhra at the age of 16 .One son Rahul.
*Left home at the age of 29 attained Nirvana at the age of 35 Bodh Gaya,
*Delivered his first sermon at Sarnath.Which is known as Dharamchakraparvatanam
*He attained Mahaparinivana at Kusinagar in 483 BC at the age of 80.
HINAYANA:
*Its followers believed in the orginial teachings of Budhha.
*They sought individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.
*They did not believe in idol worship.
*Nirvana is regarded as the extinction for all
*The oldest school of HINAYANA Budhism is at Sthavirada (Thervada in Pali) or the ''Doctrine of the
Elders''
*Its sanskrit counterpart,which is more Philosophical is known as Sarvastivada
*Gradually, from Sarvastivada or Vaibhasika branched off another called Sautantrika, Which was
more critical in out look.
MAHAYNA:
*Its followers sought salvation through grace and help of Buddha and the Bodhistavas.
*They believed in Idol worship.
*Believes that Nirvana isn’t a Negetive cessation of misery but a positive state of bliss.
*Two chief of philosophical Schools: the Madhyamika and the Yogachara.
*Madhyamika took a line midway between b/w the realism of Hinayanism and the idealism of
yogachara.
*The Yogachara school completely rejected the realism of HINAYANA and maintained absolute
idealism.
Five Great events of Budhha's life and their
Symbols:
*Birth:Lotus and Bull.
*Mahabhinishkarmana (Great Renuciation) :Horse.
*Nirvana(enlightment):Bodhi Tree.
*First Sermon:Dharmachakraparvartan or turning off the wheel of law.
*Mahaparinirvana or Death: Stupa.
Four Noble truths:
*The world is full of sorrows.
*Desire is the root cause of sorrows.
*If desire is conquered, all sorrows can be removed.
*Desires can be removed by following the 8 fold paths.
Eight fold path:
*Right Understanding.
*Right Speech.
*Right livelihood.
*Right mindfullness.
*Right thoughts.
*Right action.
*Right effort.
*Right concentration.
Three Ratnas.
1) Buddha
2)Dhamma
3) Sangha.
The Effects of Buddhism in the society.
Budhism is a way of life which does not include concept of God.The existence of God is neither
confirmed or denied instead it is a non-theistic system.
Buddhism promote social equality and social justice.
The ethical code of Buddhism systematically based on charity,purity,self sacrifice.It lays great
emphasis on love,equality,and non violence in the society.Buddha disciples belonged to all strata of
the society and popularised the creed of "Ahimsa Parmo dharma"
It also talks about position of women in the society by ensuring their recognition and appointment
into the ruling positions of the country.It ensures full rights to women.
Social Justice-
It opposes the basic system of Varna which is based on superiority by birth.
Buddha vehemently opposed the caste system which was a very ugly and cruel practice in the
past.Though Caste system still prevails but society breaths healthy.
Buddhism preached for total equality of all mankind.
It tought on Character Building as character is the moral strength of a being.
Buddhism tought many good qualities like truthfullness,non violence,honesty,compassion,and the

relationship of brotherhood etc.It helped to grow noble thought and it created a healthy relationship
amonst people.
Buddhist philosophy reminds of
1.Never lose hope.
2.Help others as much as possible.
3.Forgiveness.
4.Understanding humanity and Compassion.
5.Trust your sense.
6.Transfer of Aggression.
Role on Education-
Buddhist education aimed at transforming personality into the highest form of humanity through
ethical,intellectual and spritual perfection.It leads to eternal happiness.
It had influence on Art and Architecture in the Indian Subcontinent.
*Monasteries(Viharas)
*Places to adore relics(Stupas)
*Shrines or prayer halls.
Though Buddhism virtually disappeared from India itself in the 10th century.
The elites and bureaucracy were against the spread of Buddhist doctrine and their trade philosophy.
It talked about local production of artifacts and literature.
It helped in the development of language and literature.
It developed Universities,monasteries also served as an institution of for education purpose.
Conclusion.
Buddhism exercised a tremendous influence in its society.
It enriched religion.art,sculpture,language,literature and character behaviour of India and many

other countries of Asia.
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*Gautama, the Buddha also known as Sidharta,Sakyamuni and Tathagata.

*Marry to Yashodhra at the age of 16 .One son Rahul.

*Delivered his first sermon at Sarnath.Which is known as Dharamchakraparvatanam

*He attained Mahaparinivana at Kusinagar in 483 BC at the age of 80.

*Its followers believed in the orginial teachings of Budhha.

*They sought individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.

*They did not believe in idol worship.

*Nirvana is regarded as the extinction for all

*Its sanskrit counterpart,which is more Philosophical is known as Sarvastivada

*They believed in Idol worship.

*Two chief of philosophical Schools: the Madhyamika and the Yogachara.

*Birth:Lotus and Bull.

*Mahabhinishkarmana (Great Renuciation) :Horse.

*First Sermon:Dharmachakraparvartan or turning off the wheel of law.

*Mahaparinirvana or Death: Stupa.

Four Noble truths:

*The world is full of sorrows.

*Desire is the root cause of sorrows.

*If desire is conquered, all sorrows can be removed.

*Desires can be removed by following the 8 fold paths.

Eight fold path:

The Effects of Buddhism in the society.

Buddhism promote social equality and social justice.

It opposes the basic system of Varna which is based on superiority by birth.

Buddhism preached for total equality of all mankind.

It tought on Character Building as character is the moral strength of a being.

Buddhism tought many good qualities like truthfullness,non violence,honesty,compassion,and the

Buddhist philosophy reminds of

1.Never lose hope.

2.Help others as much as possible.

4.Understanding humanity and Compassion.

5.Trust your sense.

*Places to adore relics(Stupas)

*Shrines or prayer halls.

It talked about local production of artifacts and literature.

It helped in the development of language and literature.

It developed Universities,monasteries also served as an institution of for education purpose.

Buddhism exercised a tremendous influence in its society.

It enriched religion.art,sculpture,language,literature and character behaviour of India and many

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