Pd7Buddhism_C

Buddhism By: CJ > >
 * Who was the founder of Buddhism?--Siddartha Gautama, In what year?--528 B.C.
 * Who are the religious leaders?--A Monk or Lama.
 * What is the place of worship?--Your home, and shrines for Buddha ex. Temple,Meditation hall.
 * Where did the religion begin?--North eastern India.
 * Where is it practiced today?--China.
 * What are the main beliefs?--Reincarnation, and to reach spiritual enlightenment(Nirvana).
 * Does Buddhism have god(s)?--You can have as many gods as you want or you could just be atheist.
 * What are the sacred writings?--The Pali Canon, and numerous Sutras.
 * How do they worship?How do they practice their beliefs?--They worship in large groups or alone.
 * What are religious festivals?--Vesak Day,Buddhas birthday, February 9th
 * What are the main symbols of this religion?--The wheel of life,to look into their deep inner beings.