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Buddhism ReligionBuddhism Religion
Buddhism is one of the major religions in the world. It has 385 million followers! Including dogs!
BuddhaBuddha
Buddha is the person who founded Buddhism. His real name is Siddhartha Gautama. He grew up in a rich family. Buddhists believe his bones are holy. Siddhartha Gautama was born in a small country called Nepal.
BirthBirth
Buddhists believe that Buddhism was created in India in 500 B.C. There are different types of Buddhism.
SymbolsSymbols
They have many symbols that they also worship. The most important one is the wheel. Here are most of them.
FollowersFollowers
The followers of Buddhism worship Buddha’s teachings. Some men are called monks, some women are nuns. This is what it might look like.
Praying to Buddha
Beliefs and TeachingsBeliefs and Teachings
Buddhists beliefs and teachings are called Dharma. Buddhists believe in reincarnation, which is when you are reborn many times. They also believe in many legends and stories.
NirvanaNirvana
Nirvana is perfect peace and happiness. Buddhists believe that if they give up money and possessions, they will gain Nirvana, or perfect peace and happiness.
Buddhist QuotesBuddhist QuotesThe greatest achievement is selflessness.
The greatest worth is self-mastery. The greatest quality is seeking to serve others. The greatest precept is continual awareness. The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything. The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways. The greatest magic is transmuting the passions. The greatest generosity is non-attachment. The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind. The greatest patience is humility. The greatest effort is not concerned with results. The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go. The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.Atisha
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• Pictures: Google Images
• Video: Patryk Chrzanowski
• Information: The World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia
• Editing and Research: Jared Baker and Patryk Chrzanowski
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