Buddhism
- It was founded in Northeastern India around 520 BCE
-Buddha is the founder of the religion
-Buddhism followers are called Buddhists
-It has around 360 million followers ( World's fourth largest religion)
- Main places where Buddhism is practiced consists of Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
- It was founded in Northeastern India around 520 BCE
-Buddha is the founder of the religion
-Buddhism followers are called Buddhists
-It has around 360 million followers ( World's fourth largest religion)
- Main places where Buddhism is practiced consists of Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
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The sacred texts are the Pali Canon and the Mahayana Sutras.
Buddhism's spiritual leader in the monk.
The followers of Buddhism worship in Temples. They believe that most important thing in life to is to have enlightment.
Buddhism's spiritual leader in the monk.
The followers of Buddhism worship in Temples. They believe that most important thing in life to is to have enlightment.
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Holidays-
Buddha's Birthday- May 6
Buddha's Enlightment
Buddha's Birthday- May 6
Buddha's Enlightment
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Worshiping
Buddhists can worship either at home or at a temple.
Worshipers 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.
Buddhists can worship either at home or at a temple.
Worshipers 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.