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| − | Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. It is a belief system which teaches that | + | Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. It is a belief system which teaches that desire causes suffering and if desire is eliminated, [[Nirvana]] is attained. |
| − | + | Legend has it that Budhism's foundations lie with an Indian prince, Siddhartha Gautama, who, after observing the suffering of his people, longed to discover the reason for suffering and pain. There are many romanticized accounts and theories as to the course of Gautama's life. One particularly simplified story proclaims that he went into meditation for a long time seated under a tree, and after finishing his period of meditation formed Buddhism. | |
| − | Buddhism teaches that in order to attain Nirvana (a complete contentment, and separation from suffering), you must follow the [[Eightfold Path]] | + | Buddhism teaches that in order to attain Nirvana (a complete contentment, and separation from suffering), you must follow the [[Eightfold Path]]. |
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| − | Buddhism benefited most from trading and/or commercial activity. | + | Buddhism benefited most from trading and/or commercial activity.(<- can someone justify this?) |
Revision as of 23:51, February 22, 2007
Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. It is a belief system which teaches that desire causes suffering and if desire is eliminated, Nirvana is attained.
Legend has it that Budhism's foundations lie with an Indian prince, Siddhartha Gautama, who, after observing the suffering of his people, longed to discover the reason for suffering and pain. There are many romanticized accounts and theories as to the course of Gautama's life. One particularly simplified story proclaims that he went into meditation for a long time seated under a tree, and after finishing his period of meditation formed Buddhism.
Buddhism teaches that in order to attain Nirvana (a complete contentment, and separation from suffering), you must follow the Eightfold Path.
Buddhism benefited most from trading and/or commercial activity.(<- can someone justify this?)