Buddhism
World Religions
Where and When It Originated
Buddhism was founded in late 6th BCE by Siddhartha Gautama.
It originated in China, Korea, Japan, east and southeast Asia.
Major Beliefs
Nirvana
Eightfold path
Self denial
Reincarnation
Four Noble Truths
- Suffering
- Cause of suffering
- End of suffering
- Path that leads to end of suffering
Prophets or Holy & Sacred Individuals
Siddhartha Gautama
aka
Buddha
Location
East and Southeast Asia
Holy Book or Writings
Sutras
Places of Worship
Temples
Holy Days
Vesak-Buddha's Birthday
Loy Krathong-festival of floating bowls
Sacred Symbols/ Cities
Lumbini-Buddha's birthplace
Bodhgaya-Buddha attained enlightenment
Sarnath-Buddha gave first sermon
Kushinara-Buddha's death happened
Religious Leaders & Symbols
Dalai Lama-Head Monk
Symbols
- Wheel of Darma
- Buddha Eyes
- Conch Shell
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