Buddhism

1. hi I am 1 of the
500 million
people that
follow the
religion
Buddhism. I am
going to
explain how us
buddhas
practice our
religion

2. Buddhism is
practised
throughout the
world in many
countries.
Such as
Thailand, Sri
lanka, Myanmar,
cambodia, Laos,
Japan, China and
in some parts
of nepal, india
and
bangladesh.

3. European countries
and USA also make up
the number.
He studied and taught
this religion for over
50 years. he also
became the first ever
Buddha.
Buddhism originated
in northern India
when Prince
Siddhartha Gautama
started searching
enlightenment.

4. There are four
noble truths that
buddhist have to
follow.
Noble truth Number
one Existence is
suffering and Noble
truth number two
Suffering arises from
attachment to
desires.

5. Noble truth
number three
freedom from
suffering
(nirvana) occurs
when attachment
to desires ceases
the fourth and last
noble truth
freedom from
suffering is
possible be
practising the
'Eightfold Path'.

6. The four noble
truths lay down a
process to acquire
ethical, moral and
mental discipline.
Buddhism has
taught its
followers that
they are
reincarnated after
they pass and
continue to live
many lives until
they reach nirvana
(extinction)

7. Buddhists go to
temples meditate
anytime they like
not on a set time
but they usually go
on a full moon.
The temple of a
Buddhist is
called vihara
and its a place
for education.
in a temple
you'll find a
shrine room
with a large
buddha and
statues of his
followers.

8. Shoes are removed before
entering the temple for
respect. Buddha is known
as a god not a teacher.
Candles and licence sticks
are lit inside the temple.
Food and flowers are
placed at the feet of
the Buddha statue to
remind the followers
that you don't live for
ever.
Buddhist give food to
monks because they have
nothing of their own and
they think it will help them
reach Nirvana.

9. Health is the
greatest gift,
contentment the
greatest wealth,
faithfulness the
best relationships.
Buddha
"Do not dwell in the
past, Do not dream of
the future,
concentrate the mind
on the present
moment."
Buddha

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