Part 1: Origins
3 Hours:
Topic: Part I, Chapter I. Ancient India: Belief and Society and Chapter 2. The Career of Siddhartha-I.

• A brief review of Ancient India, including: India’s geographical setting, Indus Valley civilization, the first matrilineal society, the great bath, the migration of the Aryan invaders, the new Aryan ideas of government and social status, the new language, the Vedic system, the new education system, the new marriage tradition, and the development of Hinduism including its deities, its fundamental beliefs, its Vedic literatures, its ideas of rebirth cycle, karma, etc.
• An introduction to the life of the Buddha, including:
  • Siddhartha’s kingdom & parents;  Here is the video clip about "Siddhartha’s kingdom & parents"
  • His wondrous birth;  Here is the video clip about "His wondrous birth"
  • How he was considered as a wheel turner; Here is the video clip about "How he was considered as a wheel turner"
  • His youth and marriage; Here is the video clip about "His youth and marriage"
  • The four sights that change his outlook on life; Here is the video clip about "The four sights that change his outlook on life"
  • His determination of going forth; Here is the video clip about "His determination of going "
  • His practice of self-mortification for 6 years; Here is the video clip about "His practice of self-mortification for 6 years"
  • How a young maid’s food offering helps him to regain his strength; Here is the video clip about "How a young maid’s food offering helps him to regain his strength"
  • His determination for spiritual enlightenment; Here is the video clip about "His determination for spiritual enlightenment" and
  • His final awakening. Here is the video clip about "His final awakening"