Pd4Buddhism_E

 __//Buddhism//__ 
  Founder: The founder is Siddhartha Gautama in 535 BCE.  Leaders: Dalai Lama was the leader of Buddhism. There has been 14 different Dalai Lamas.  Place of Worship: Temple or shrine. People have shrines in their homes and they have religious items around them.  Where it began and where it is practiced: It began as an offspring and is practiced mainly in southeast Asia. They believe the 4 Noble Truths they are: 1. Suffering is a part of life 2. Suffering comes from desire 3. There is an end to suffering 4. Ways to end suffering are the eight folds The eight fold paths are things Buddhist do everyday. 1. Right understanding 2. Right thought 3. Right speech 4. Right action 5. Right lively hood 6. Right effort 7. Right mindfulness 8. Right concentration  Beliefs: Reincarnation is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Karma is when the way you act in one life affects you in the next life. Nirvarna is a state of peace or self enjoyment, it may happen being born or when you are about to die.  God: They do not worship any god at all.  Sacred Writing: It is called a Sutra, it contains the history of Buddhism.  How they practice and worship: Buddhists go into a Temple with their shoes off and they bow their heads.  Holiday: The most important holiday they celebrate is Vesak, it celebrates Buddha the founder.  Symbols: The wheel of life; it represents the joy of life. By: Noah