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What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around
the world. The word comes from budhi, to awaken. It
has its origins of about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha
Gautama, known as the Buddha, was himself
awakened(enlightened) at the age of 35. Buddhism is a
tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development.
The basic teachings of the Buddha are nothing is fixed or
permanent, actions have consequences , and change is
possible. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true
nature of life and do not worship gods or deities.
Buddhism Beliefs
The Buddhism religion has The Four Noble Truths.
The Four Noble Truths:
1: Life has involved suffering and sorrow.
2: The reason we suffer is that we want things for
ourselves. We dont want things to change and yet they
do.
3: Suffering can end when we reduce selfishness.
4: The cure for suffering is the Eightfold Path
Important Dates
c. 480 BCE
Birth of the Buddha in Kapilavastu.
c. 450 BCE
The Buddha's enlightenment and first sermon
c. 405 BCE
Death of the Buddha.
Buddhism Holidays
Vesak: Buddhas Birthday It is one of the major festivals of
the year. It is celebrated on the first full moon day in May.
Magha Puja: It is an important religious festival celebrated
by Buddhists in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos on the full
moon day of March.
Bodhi Day: This holiday commemorates the day that the
historical Buddha experienced enlightenment.
Asalha Puja Day: Also known as Dhamma Day. It
celebrates the Buddhas first teaching on the full moon day
of June.
Worshipping
Buddhists can worship both at home or at a temple. It is not
considered essential to go to a temple to worship with others.
Buddhists will often set aside a room or part of a room as a shrine.
There will be a statue of Buddha, candles, and an incense burner.
Buddhist temples come in many shapes. Perhaps the best known are
the pagodas of China and Japan. There are many forms of Buddhist
worship as there are schools of Buddhism- and there are many of
those. Worship in Mahayana tradition takes the form of devotion to
Buddha and to Bodhisattvas. Worshippers may sit on the floor
barefoot facing an image of Buddha and chanting. They will listen to
monks chanting from religious texts, perhaps accompanied by
instruments, and take part in prayers.
References
Important Buddhism People: http://
www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/people.htm
Buddhism Places: http://
www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/fastfacts.htm
Buddhism Population Map:
http://www.japanese-buddhism.com/images/map-of-buddhism.jpg
The Visuals of Buddhism: http://
www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/symbols.htm
Important Dates:
http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/timeline.htm
References
What is Buddhism?:
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm
Where did Buddhism originate from?:
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm
Buddhism Holidays: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_holidays
Worshipping: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism /
Buddhism Beliefs: The Kids book of World Religions
Population of Buddhists:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism /
Important Buddhism Texts:
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Religion-andSpirituality/Sacred-Texts.pg_0.html