Pd5Buddhism_C

= = ===**Buddhism from Erica's point of view: **===



**Founder: **
The founder of Buddhism is Siddhartha Gautama or Buddha around 535 A.C.  ** Leaders: **

The leaders of this religion include Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hahn

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====  **Place of Worship: ** A Buddhists place of worship is called a Viha ==== 

 **Where Buddhism Began: ** Buddhism originated about 2500 years ago. It started in Bodh Gaya, India. It is mainly practiced today in Southeast Asia. 
 * Main Beliefs of this Religion: ** One belief that all Buddhists share is that once you die you are reincarnated. Some Buddhists believe that you can reincarnate many times.

**Does Buddhism have a God: **
Buddhism does not have an official God. 

**<span style="display: block; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); text-align: center; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Sacred Writings: **
Buddhism has sacred texts. These texts are Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">

**<span style="display: block; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); text-align: center; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Religious Practices: **
Buddhists will often meditate <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">

**<span style="display: block; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); text-align: center; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Religious Festivals: **
Some religious festivals that Buddhists celebrate are Buddhist New Year, Visukkhapujaddy, and Magha Pujaday. <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">

**<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: center; display: block;">Symbols: **
The zen circle represents the entire universe of Buddhism represents Buddhists teaching the lotas.