Pd5Buddhism_B

**Founder of Buddhism: **   The founder of Buddhism is Siddharta Gautama or also known as Buddha. Buddhism was founded in 535 BCE*. **Leader of Buddhism:**
 * Buddhism from Lindsey's Point of View **

The leader of Buddhism is Dalai Lama and Thich Nhart Hahn. He started being the man in power on September 9, 1997. **Place of Worship:**  A Buddhist's place of worship is called a "Vihara". The Vikings serve for a place for gathering on holy days and sacerdotal functions. **Where Did Buddhism Begin:**

Buddhism started in Bodh Gaya, India. It's mainly practiced today in Southeast Asia.  **Main Beliefs of Buddhism:**

The principle beliefs of Buddhism are expressed in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.  
 * Does Buddhism Have a God:**

Buddhism does not have a god. They only have leaders. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">**What are the Sacred Writings of Buddhism:** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"> Tripitaka. Sacred Teachings. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">**Religious Practices of Buddhism:**

They practice meditation and they bless each other. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">
 * Religious Festivals for Buddhism:**

Buddhists New Year. Visukhapujaday. Magha Pujaday. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**What are the Main Symbols of Buddhi** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**sm:** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;"> The zen circle Represents the entire universe of Buddhism. The lotus Represents Buddhists teachings.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(255, 0, 255);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">BCE- Before Common Era