Buddhism

Origins of Buddhism Originated in India and Nepal Founded in the late 6th century B.C.E Spread from India to China From China it spread to Korea then to

Japan

Founder of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama A prince born in Nepal in 583 B.C. Went on a journey to reach

enlightenment, found middle path Taught principles of Buddhism in Asia Died at age 80

Key Beliefs of Buddhism Karma Reincarnation ( rebirth) Devotional practices The Eight Fold Path Meditation Nirvana

Writings of Buddhism Theravada Buddhism

Tipitaka Vinaya Pitaka Sutra Pitaka Abhidhamma Pitaka

Mahayana Buddhism Diamond Sutra Shingon Tipitaka

Location of Buddhism 376 million followers worldwide Approx. 6% of the world is Buddhist Main Locations:

China Japan Korea Southeast Asia

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