Buddhism

Buddhism symbol PG.1

• the lotus flower is a symbol of purity

Budhism symbol PG.2

• the Buddha statue is a symbol of enlightenment

Buddhist symbol PG.3

• the umbrella is a symbol of proection

world followers

• between 3 and 4 million (world wide) people follow that belief in the Budda god
• Buddha promises enlightenment and joy to the people and end suffering

important figures

• Buddha is the god of Buddhism
• monks help people gain spirital merit people honor tjem by giving them food
• circumambution brings faith to all that is needed

times in Buddhist history

• the dates are 2500 years ago is roughly when Buddhism started
• the origin of the religion is India

Buddhist holidays

• the Buddhist new year is a 3 day celibration from the first full moon in April
• vesak (Buddha day) Buddha's birthday
• Sangha day takes place on the full moon in March to celibrate the important times in Buddha's life.

key to enlightenment

• if you believe in Buddha and you follow the comandments the right way you will reach enlightenment

places of worship

• the places of worship for Buddhism is called a Stupa
• there is no specific day of worship for the Buddhist religion