BuddhismBuddhism

By Patryk and JaredBy Patryk and Jared

Buddhism ReligionBuddhism Religion

Buddhism is one of the major religions in the world. It has 385 million followers! Including dogs!

BuddhaBuddha

Buddha is the person who founded Buddhism. His real name is Siddhartha Gautama. He grew up in a rich family. Buddhists believe his bones are holy. Siddhartha Gautama was born in a small country called Nepal.

BirthBirth

Buddhists believe that Buddhism was created in India in 500 B.C. There are different types of Buddhism.

SymbolsSymbols

They have many symbols that they also worship. The most important one is the wheel. Here are most of them.

FollowersFollowers

The followers of Buddhism worship Buddha’s teachings. Some men are called monks, some women are nuns. This is what it might look like.

Praying to Buddha

Beliefs and TeachingsBeliefs and Teachings

Buddhists beliefs and teachings are called Dharma. Buddhists believe in reincarnation, which is when you are reborn many times. They also believe in many legends and stories.

NirvanaNirvana

Nirvana is perfect peace and happiness. Buddhists believe that if they give up money and possessions, they will gain Nirvana, or perfect peace and happiness.

Buddhist QuotesBuddhist QuotesThe greatest achievement is selflessness.

The greatest worth is self-mastery. The greatest quality is seeking to serve others. The greatest precept is continual awareness. The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything. The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways. The greatest magic is transmuting the passions. The greatest generosity is non-attachment. The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind. The greatest patience is humility. The greatest effort is not concerned with results. The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go. The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.Atisha

ReferencesReferences

The World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia

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• Video: Patryk Chrzanowski

• Information: The World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia

• Editing and Research: Jared Baker and Patryk Chrzanowski

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