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Buddhism And some Interesting & Fun Facts

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Buddhism- TH 4 Largest Religion • Buddhism was founded in India during the 6 th century BC. Although there are many schools of Buddhism. • Buddhism is a religion which has variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha. • Two major branches of Buddhism are: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle). The foundations of Buddhist religion are the 3 Jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community)

Buddhism –Interesting Facts • Buddhism word is derived from Hindi word Budhi , which means WISDOM. In that sense Buddha means wise man. • In initial days, a Buddist monk was not supposed to cook food, he could only ask for food in alms. Purpose was to spend all the time in spreading awareness about Buddhism • This religion is unlike any other religion. They do not believe in gods. They believe in kindness and life after death. If you live a good life, you will have a better life in the next life and it will build up good Karma. If you live a bad life, you will have bad Karma the next life. • Buddhists go to temple, not at a special time or day, but when they can. • Nuns - women can hold a position as a nun. • Nuns are not allowed to criticize monks but monks are allowed to criticize nuns.

Buddhism –Interesting Facts • Although Buddhism originated in India, but now there almost no followers. It is more widely spread in Thailand, Japan, China. • More than 50% of Buddhism Teachings are part of Hinduism, the most popular religion in India. • The "Smiling Buddha" in Chinese restaurants is not a statue of the Buddha, rather it is Hotei a Budai from Chinese folklore • Buddha was not a fat man - his lifestyle of moderation in eating and walking about teaching would have made him fit not fat • A Buddhist should eat whatever food is given to him, but should never ask for an animal to be slaughtered for his meal

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