Links and Video's

5 links related to our topic:

1) http://philosophy.lander.edu/oriental/terms.html
- This site to related to Siddhartha because it writes about the different terms in Siddhartha which includes the self, losing the self. Also, it describes the Atman, Sanaras, and discusses the issue about Maya.

2) http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/buddhism/beliefs.html
- This site is relevant because its related to Buddhism in general. It discusses the four noble truths and the eightfold path that one must follow in order to end suffering. Also, it talks about buddhist precepts which is kind of like rules that should be followed.

3) http://www.geocities.com/directx_user/gallery/buddha_life.htm
- This site talks about the final steps before the Buddha entered nirvana. It also states what Buddha had done, and how he encourages other buddhists to "seize the day" and achieve enlightenment themselves.

4) http://1stholistic.com/Meditation/hol_meditation.htm
- This site talks about the various forms of meditation, the benefits one can receive from meditation, and even the powers of meditation. Throughout the book, Siddhartha has always been meditating to find his true self, and perhaps using meditation, this can be achieved.

5) http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/Religionet/er/buddhism/BRLIFE.HTM
- This site is about the life of a buddhist. It suggests what a buddhist should do when one is practicing buddhism. It also talks about what one might not know about buddhist as a religion, and what they do throughout their lives.

Video Links:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=L7IRYnn1nzM
- This youtube link is a funny re-enactment of the book Siddhartha. Although there are scenes that are different, with different meaning, he has the basic overview of the book. Also, it provides a bit of humour and a cool fight scene in the end.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=P2NLQGrbf5U
- This video is about the life of Buddha. It talks about what he went through in order to gain wisdom. Also, it includes a few comments from today's Dali Llama. This documentary also talks about the history of Buddhism, and what has changed about Buddhism.


- Derek