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Buddhism Sydney

Founder--Siddhartha Gaautama 535BCE

Leaders--Dalai Lama

Place of worship--Temples-Vihora

Religion begin- as an offspring of Hinduism

Main beliefs-the four noble Truths 1. Life is suffering 2. Suffering is due to attachment 3. Attachment can be over come 4. There is a path for accomplishing this.

This religion has no one god.

Sacred writings-Tripitaka: They contain the teachings of Buddha

Religious practices and beliefs- Meditation, wisdom and enlightenment

Religious festivals- Maghu puja day, Nirvana day, Makha bucha day and Vegak- Buddha's Birthday

Symbol- Statue of Buddha