Buddhism

The number of followers worldwide

Where and when it started

• In the northeastern subcontinent, which is the southern region of Asia. Between the six and fourth century-before the christion era

Places and times of worship

• Buddhist temples such as pagodas or stupas in china and japan. They worship (2x) daily in small shrines at thier homes and on weekends at the temple

Important figures in the faith

Symbols of the faith and their meaning

• lotus flower- purity enligtenment
• mandala- eternal harmony
• golden fish pair- happieness and freedom
• victory banner- victories battle
• wheel of dharma- knowledge
• treasure vase- treasure and wealth
• parasol- crown and protection
• conch shell- thoughts of buddha

Major holy days

• uposatha- observance day
• makha bucha- "sangha day"
• vesakha- buddhas b-day
• asalha puja day- dharma day
• kathina ceremony- end of vassa retreat
• sanghamitta day- full moon day in december

Important practices in the faith

• sila- virtue, good conduct, morality
• samadhi- meditation
• prajna- wisdom, enlightenment

Important beliefs in the faith

• dukkha- suffering exists
• samudaya- cause for suffering
• nirodha- end to suffering
• magga- to end suffering, must follow the eightfold path.

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