ELI5: buddha religion
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What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a religion that started in India a very long time ago, based on teachings from a special teacher called the Buddha [1][2]. It's like a set of ideas about how to live a happy life and understand the world around you [1].
Why did it start?
The Buddha was a man who lived in northern India between the 500s and 400s B.C.E., and he discovered special teachings about how people suffer and how to stop suffering [2][4]. He shared these ideas with people, and they liked them so much that the teachings spread to many other countries [2].
What do Buddhists believe?
Buddhism teaches that you can become happier by understanding yourself better and being kind to others [1]. Even though Buddhism isn't about worshipping a god like some other religions, many Buddhists respect and honor the Buddha and other wise teachers [5].
How do people practice it?
Buddhists practice meditation, which is like training your mind to be calm and peaceful, and they try to live in a way that helps other people and causes less harm [1][4].
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Buddhism, also known as Buddha-dharma and Dharmavinaya, is an Indian religion and philosophy based on teachings attributed to the Buddha, a ลramaแนa andย ...
Buddhism, one of the major world religions, began in India around the sixth century, B.C.E. The teachings of Buddhism spread throughout Central andย ...
Jan 13, 2025 ... Not Jain. Hinduism as we know today didn't exist back then. He was raised in a social milieu deeply influenced by Vedic Brahmanism and ascetic traditions.
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that developed from the doctrines of the Buddha, a teacher who lived in northern India between the mid-6th and mid-4thย ...
Feb 3, 2025 ... Most sects of Buddhism venerate the Buddhas, especially Gotama Buddha, as well as various Bodhisatvas. This generally tends to be very different in essence.
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