Buddhism is the fourth largest religion of the world. Founded by Gautam Buddha, it is a path of spiritual development that helps a person in finding the true nature of life. Buddhism emphasizes on experiencing, rather than teaching or learning. It considers meditation as the means to enlightenment and is based on a number of principles. The followers of Buddhism do not worship any God and follow the noble eightfold path to lead a meaningful existence.
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- Meaning: System taught by the Buddha
- Founded In: 6th Century BC
- Place founded: Lumbini, Nepal
- Founder: Siddhartha Gautama ("the Buddha")
- Followers: 376 million
- Size: Fourth largest religion in the world
- Main locations: Nepal, India, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia
- Main Sects: Theravada and Mahayana
- Sacred texts: Pali Canon (Tripitaka), numerous Mahayana sutras
- Original language: Pali
- Spiritual leader: Monk (lama in Tibetan Buddhism)
- Place of ritual: Temple, meditation hall.
- Theism: Varies - Theravada is atheistic; Mahayana is more polytheistic.
- Ultimate reality: None, Nothing is permanent.
- Holidays: Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment and lunar quarters
Three Jewels/Three Refuges:
- The Buddha
- The Sangha (monastic community)
- The Dharma (truth or teachings)
Four Noble Truths:
- All of life is marked by suffering
- Suffering is caused by desire and attachment
- Suffering can be eliminated
- Suffering is eliminated by following the Noble Eightfold Path
Five Dhyani (Wisdom) Buddhas:
- Vairochana
- Akshobhya
- Ratnasambhava
- Amoghasiddhi
- Amitabha
Noble Eightfold Path:
- Right beliefs
- Right aspirations
- Right speech
- Right conduct
- Right livelihood
- Right effort
- Right mindfulness
- Right meditational attainment
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