BUDDHISM
By Alyssa G. Anthony
Do They Have a Higher Power
No.
DATE FOUNDED
The date that Buddhism was founded is about 520 BCE. Over to the right is the Wheel of Buddhism.
Adherents
The adherents of Buddhism is about 360 million.
Size Rank
The size rank of Buddhism is 4th largest world religion.
Ultimate Reality
The ultimate reality of Buddhism is nothing. Nothing is permanent.
Afterlife
Rebirth or Nirvana
1. Human Nature
No self or soul; nothing more than 5 impermanent components.
How They Live (EightFold Path)
- Right Beliefs
- Right Aspirations
- Right Speech
- Right Conduct
- Right Livelihood
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Meditational Attainment
What Is Buddhism?
Festivals
In Buddhism they have a lot of festivals.
They Have:
January 2015 Mahayana New Year
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February 2015 Nirvana Day
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March 2015 Magha Puja Day
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April 2015 Theravada New Year
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May 2015 Wesak - Buddha Day
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July 2015 Asala - Dharma Day
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13th Monday Obon
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December 2015 Bodhi Day
They Train To Be Monks
Shaolin Monks Training
Buddhist Hand Gestures
The Spiritual Leader is the Monk
Facts From Here
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