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=Buddhism =


=By: Erin = ** Five Fast Fact: ** **The Four Nobel Truths:** 1. Dukkha-Suffering exists 2. Samuday-The cause of suffering is want or desire. 3. Nirodha-There is an end to suffering. 4. Magga-To end suffering, follow the ways of Buddha, or The Eightfold Path.
 * __Founder:__ This religion was founded somewhere between the years 563 and 483 B.C. by Siddharth Guatama, also known as "Buddha."
 * __Sacred Writings: __ There are many sacred writings in this religion. The Tripitaka contains Buddha's teachings. Sutras, are scriptual narrative text traditionally regarded as a discourse of the Buddha, chanted by monks.
 * __Place of Worship:__ Buddhists worship in temples and shrines. Shrines are usually placed in the house off to the side of the family or dining room. As a family they may pray daily. Before entering a temple, you must take off your shoes. For special holidays, and religious traditions, they wash their feet, hands, and face, in a special wash room.
 * __Holidays:__ Vesak is the most important holiday in the Buddhist religion. It celebrates, Buddha's birth, and enlightenment.
 * __ Main Belief: __

 1. Right Understanding 2. Right Thought 3. Right Speech 4. Right Action 5. Right Liveihood 6. Right Effect 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration
 * The Eightfold Path**

Frequently Asked Questions About Buddhism:
**Q: **  Who was the founder of Buddhism, and in what year?
 * A:** The founder of this religion was Siddharth Gautama from the year 563 to 483 B.C.


 * Q:** Where did this religion begin? Where is it practiced today?
 * A:** This religion began in what is now known as Nepal India along the Gangi River. Today it is practiced in Korea, Japan, China, and South East Asia.


 * Q:** Does this religion have a God(s)?
 * A:** Many religions worship a God, or many gods. Buddhism focuses on Siddharth Gautama, also known as Buddha. Buddha was the first one to become enlightened. Which is Buddhists goal, to become 'enlightend.'

 What were some symbols in Buddhism? Conch Shell Lotus Parasol An Endless Knot Pair of Golden Fishes Banner Proclaiming Victory A Treasure Base
 * Q:** Who are the religios leaders in this religion?
 * A:** The leaders of this religion are monks, and Dalai Lama. Six-hundred years ago Dalai Lamas became known as religious leaders in the Buddhism.
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 * A:**
 * Wheel**

"Buddha" means enlightened one?
 * Did You Know... **


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Wheel:**


 * Endless Knot:**


 * Buddha:**
 * Lotus:



Other Sites to Visit: http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism.htm http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/buddhaintro.html http://www.answers.com/topic/buddhism**