Outline of Buddha

Outline of Buddha 1. Buddha gave is first sermon to five wisdom seekers. The sermon was a land mark in the history of world religions. Buddha taught the four ideas, calling them the Four Noble Truths. 2. First noble truth: Everything in life is suffering and sorrow 3. Second truth: The cause of all this pain is peoples self centered cravings and desires. People seek pleasure that cannot last and leads only to rebirth and more suffering. 4. Third …

…gt;5. Right living <Tab/>6. Right effort <Tab/>7. Right mindfulness <Tab/>8. Right mediation III. Devout Buddhist A. Treat all living things with loving-kindness <Tab/>1. Humans, animals and even insects IV. Buddhist and Hindus A. Are similar <Tab/>1. However, Buddhism's rituals are not complex <Tab/>2. Buddha's teaching was more simple than the Hindus.