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Buddhism in Burma (Myanmar)
The History of Buddhism in Burma Over 135 different national races, less than 5% practiced religion. a predominate religion in Burma, bout 90% of people...some forms Buddhism. one of the major countries following the Theravada Buddhism The Bodhisattva Lokanatha
Theravada Buddhism Mahayana Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism
Anawratha introduced Theravada Buddhism to Burmese People Earliest written.. Napeli, about 3BCE.. Buddhism entered Burma and south-east Asia in the mid-5th Century CE, Truly established there in the 11th Century after King of Burma Anawrahta Converted from one monks from Pagan Anawrahta
Buddhism in Burma Today Becomes a major religion in Burma 5000 monks & 7500 nuns Many temples, pagodas, and Buddhist schools. Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the biggest and the most famous pagodas in Burma... 2500 yrs old Shwedagon Pagoda
Core Teachings of Theravada Buddhism The Pali Canon (the language of Gautama); most basic of the Tipitaka (Three baskets), includes three sections: Vinaya Pitaka (the code for monastic life) These rules are followed by Buddhist monks and nuns, who recite the 227 rules twice a month. Sutta Pitaka (teachings of the Buddha) It includes all Buddha's teaching. Abhidamma Pitaka (supplementary philosophy and religious teaching) It s important to learn sections of these texts by heart.
Belief & Aim of Theravada Buddhism 1. Main Belief: The doctrine of Elders or Teaching of the Elders 2. Main Aim: to reach the greatest spiritual goal the Nirvana through meditation. Three things are essential to attaining liberation: refrain from doing any evil, pursue whatever is good cleanse the mind. When a person achieves liberation they are called a 'worthy person' or holy one.
Two Forms of Meditation in Theravada Tradition Samatha: Calming meditation the earliest form of meditation is not unique to Buddhism the effects of Samatha meditation are temporary Vipassana: Insight meditation to achieve insight into the true nature of things very difficult to get the aim of Vipassana is permanent change
Thingyan Water Festival or Burmese New Year Celebrates many festivals and ceremonies Thingyan" is one of the most significant festivals in Burma (Burmese New Year), in the middle of April, 3-6 days, once year. a time for a new beginning in life, and for gathering with friends and family. During the festival, Buddha Monks usually teach the doctrine of Buddhism such as karma, reincarnation and truths.
Shinbyu Ceremony Shinbyu is one of the most famous ceremonies in Burma. all Burmese parents to make sure their sons are admitted to the Buddhist Sangha by performing a Shinbyu ceremony once they have reached the age of seven or older Parent would expect them to stay at the monastery. Monks teach them the life of Buddha So their sons are become the Buddhist Sangha...for three months or longer, or their whole life...monks.
Differences Between Buddhism and Christian Theravada Buddhism Christian Theravada Buddhism Jesus is fully God (Deut. 6: 4) Buddha is a wise teacher, but not and fully human (Heb. 2:5-18) God. God is the Creator of all things God is not a personal deity but (Gen. 1:1) impersonal Adam & Eve sinned by choice Suffering is the central reality (Gen. 3:6) of life. unavoidable.. Salvation is a gift from God Salvation is by work (self) (2Cor. 5:20); it is free No after life, but rebirth or Afterlife go to heaven (2Cor 5:17; Rev. 21:1-3) reincarnation (Nirvana)
In New Zealand Buddhism... Is growing through migration, especially Chinese Is building a $15 million temple in East Auckland Has over 60 organisations operating Is the underlying worldview of a significant part of our population Has popular appeal through Dalai Lama and popular films
Any Questions?
We need to understand Buddhism so we can Show respect for the other person Find common ground for conversation Recognise its strengths and weaknesses Know what we are responding to Understand our own faith in response Create respect through our attempt to learn Understand its impact within our country Avoid very basic errors
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