Introduction: Buddhism is a religion known for spreading peace and harmony‚ wisdom and tranquillity. Having been originated in northern India‚ by Siddhartha‚ it was began in the 6th century BC. It started from the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Nepal. He was born a warrior prince in Nepal‚ where he lived a royal life in his early life. By the age of twenty nine he was moved on to finding himself spiritually and he decided to do this in a forest surrounded by nature. After six years he attained
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United States has been growing since then. Buddhism in the Western world has a very short history compared to its more than 2500 years of history in Asia (Buddhist studies‚ 1995). Buddhism began in India in 6th century BCE with the birth of Siddhartha Gautama. He sought the path to Enlightenment and became known as the Buddha‚ the awakened one” or “the enlightened one”. By the third century B.C‚ the teaching of Buddha spread to the whole India. Then‚ it continued to spread to the rest of Asia
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He was a man who taught a path to enlightenment from his own experience. Siddhartha Gautama‚ known as the Buddha was born into a royal family in Lumbini‚ now located in Nepal‚ in 563 BC. At 29‚ he realized that wealth and luxury did not guarantee happiness‚ so he explored the different teachings religions and philosophies of the
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1. How did the geographical location of the Indus Valley make possible the growth of civilization there? The growth of civilization in the Indus Valley was made possible by the many geographical features surrounding the area where settlement in India first began. For example‚ the Indus River‚ which flows across the northern region of the subcontinent‚ would flood when the heavy snows of the Himalayas melted. As a result‚ a layer of fertile soil was left behind along the banks of the river‚ creating
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vast majority of Indian people. Buddhism Origin Began is northeastern India 2‚500 years old About suffering and the need to get rid of it Founder of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Was called Buddha Lived in the 4th or 5th century B.C. in India Path of enlightenment Also known as “the awakened one” Siddhartha Gautama Born around 520 B.C. Born into a royal family Lived with in palace walls away from the sufferings of life Symbols of Buddhism The wheel of life The lotus flower
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monotheistic faiths (religions with one god). Christianity - Founded by Jesus Christ‚ who was crucified around A.D. 30 in Jerusalem. It was after his death when his followers came to believe in him as the Christ‚ the Messiah. Buddhism - Founded by Siddhartha Gautama‚ called the Buddha‚ in the 4th or 5th century B.C. in India. Islam - Founded in Arabia by Muhammad between A.D. 610 and A.D. 632 Hinduism - The oldest religion‚ it may date to prehistoric times Each of these religions have/follow different
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Two religious traditions that are involved with art‚ music and performance are Buddhism and Hinduism. Buddhism started in northern India‚ later spreading to other parts of Asia‚ and encompasses the idea of spiritual development towards the Buddha. The religion follows many scriptures and philosophies‚ including the Four Noble Pillars and the Three Jewels. Hinduism started in India‚ later becoming prevalent in South Asia‚ and revolves around the way of life and becoming one with nature and the Earth
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accepted within our political society. In order to fully understand this manifestation‚ one must first understand Buddhism and where it came from. Buddhism began about 2‚500 years ago in India when Siddhartha Gautama‚ a wealthy prince‚ became dissatisfied with his lavish lifestyle ( in class). Siddhartha left behind his wife and children to set out on a path to find the true virtues of life. In leaving his kingdom he cut off his hair and renounced the selfish lifestyle that he once led. Upon his journey
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countries‚ including Nepal‚ is famous for the Himalayan paradise with 1300 mountain peaks‚ including ten summits above 8000 meters. The top of the world Mount Everest (8848 m) and the deepest gorge (6967 m)‚ Kali Gandaki Gorge‚ the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Lumbini) and the living Goddess (Kumari) are worth to meet before died. Nepal is naturally beautiful recognized the second water-resourced country
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associated with being the place that the Buddha obtained enlightenment. To Buddhists this location in considered to be the most sacred of all their pilgrimage sites.Thousands of Buddhist monks come to the now temple to pray and pay homage to Siddhartha Gautama‚ the founder of Buddhism. Bodh Gaya’s main attraction is the Mahabodhi Temple‚ featuring a 150 foot high pyramid spire on site of Siddhartha’s original Bodhi Tree‚ along with a golden image of the Buddha.The Jordan is a 251-kilometer long
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