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 Buddhism Founder  The founder of Buddhism is Siddhartha Gauthama who is also known as "Buddha" which means the enlightened one. Siddhartha was born in 563 B.C.E in Nepal as prince, his father gave him everything so he would not suffer in life. One day Siddhartha went outside the palace walls and found out many things one that people become old and that there are many people in the world suffer. When he returned he left all of his belongs including his wife, child, and treasures. He belived that you would not suffer if you give up everything. This was when the religion of Buddhism was beginning to form it began offically in 535 B.C.E.    Religious Leaders In the Buddhism religion there is no official leader but, they recognize Monks and the Dalai Lama. So far there has been 14 Dalai Lama's. There are many monks around the world, buddhist monks have to follow many rules. Monks and the Dalai Lama help people get to Nirvana. Although monks are trying to get to Nirvana themselves.

 Places of Worship Monks worship in Monasteries they are either temporary or permanent homes. Many people who are not monks still worship they will worship in temples, shrines, homes, in public and at holy sites.

 Where in the World Buddhism started in Northeast India. Today it is pracitced in Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, China, Korea, Japan, and there is a very small population in the United States. This religion is 6% of the worlds population.

 Beliefs Buddhists believe in the Four Nobles of Truth and The Eightfold Path. __**The Four Nobles of Truth** __ <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> 1. Duhkha: Suffering is a part of life 2. Sanudaya: Suffering is due to selfishness and greed 3. Nirodha: Suffering will stop if selfishness and greed is crushed 4. Magga: The way to crush selfishness and greed is to follow the Eightfold Path 1. Right Understanding 2. Right Thought 3. Right Speech 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood 6. Right Effect 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration
 * __<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Eightfold Path __**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Nirvana **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> is liberation from suffering and greed. **Karma** is the effect on how you live your live. If you choose good actions your next life will have good affects, but if you make bad actions you will have bad affects. **Samsara** is when after you die you go through the cycle of rebirth and death. Depending on the actions you make this decides what you will become after you rebirth. If you lived a life with good action you will be out of the cycle and reach Nirvana. In this religion they believe in no god. When you walk into a holy site you will see many paintings and statues of Buddha and symbols.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> Sacred Writings In Buddhism there are many different sacred books because of the different branches of the religion. These books are believed to be full with the teachings of Buddha. These books were written many years after his life. Some examples are the following. Tripitaka, Mahayana, Sutras and many more. In the Tripitaka there are 3 sections the Sutras, Vinaya, and Abnidharma. It is on book combined with others.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> Religious Practices When you walk into a holy site build you will see a statue of Buddha. You will remove your shoes and bow to Buddha. Many people will give offerings to the Buddha. Some examples of offerings is food, flowers, and incenses. Either you will sit on a reed mat or on the floor. You will sit and meditate. To **meditate** is to relax in a cross legged position and clear your mind. Many people will meditate for many hours. Another way to practice Buddhism is to dance and children will dance to show their spirit. They dance of stories.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> Festivals
 * **Veska**: Celebrated in May on a full moon or 4th lunar moon month. It is celebrated to celebrate Buddha's birth, life, enlightenment, and death. Many people will go to the Bodhi Tree and give Buddha Dana. **Dana** is presents from the community. There is dancing and at the end a feast in honor of Buddha.
 * **Uposatha**: Celebrated on a new moons and quarter moons. It is a monthy holy day or days, people go to temples to meditate and are sorry for all of their desires.
 * **Kathina Ceremony**: Celebrated after the 3rd monthly rainy season. People will offer new robes to monks and nuns.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> Symbols Lotus: Symbolizes enlightenment Bodhi Tree: Where Buddha gained his enlightenment Wheel: Teachings of Buddha Parasol: Cast a shadow of protection Endless Knot: Buddha's endless wisdom Pair of Golden Fishes: Happiness Treasure Vase: Ideas of storage and satisfation of materials of desire Lion: Strength and power to overcome desire