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Buddhism

History and Leaders:


 * Siddhartha is the founder of Buddhism and became Buddha in 500BC(ish). ﻿ [[image:Buddha18.jpg width="189" height="260" align="right" caption="Siddhartha becoming Buddha or "Enlightened One""]]
 * The Dalia Lama is the leader today of Buddhism.

Places of Worship:


 * If you are a Buddhist you go to a temple to worship at the shrine (you can also worship at shrines in your home.

Where it's Practiced:


 * Buddhism originated in India and is practiced today in mostly China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Main Beliefs: 
 * Noble 8 Fold Path
 * The path to end suffering.
 * 4 Noble Truths
 *  ﻿ The 4 truths Siddhartha realized before he was enlightened.
 * 1) Life means suffering.
 * 2) The origin of suffering is attachment.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Suffering ceases when attachment ceases.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Freedom of suffering is possible with the 8 Fold Path.

<span style="color: #23b11b; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 250%;">God(s): <span style="color: #23b11b; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 250%; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;"> <span style="color: #17a61a; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Sacred Writing(s): <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;"> <span style="color: #20b512; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 250%;">Practices: <span style="color: #38a919; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 250%;">Holiday(s): <span style="color: #22b01c; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 250%;">Religious Symbol: <span style="color: #22b01c; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 250%;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Karma
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">The effects of a person's actions that determine their destiny in their next incarnation.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Dharma
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">The teachings of Buddha that will lead to enlightenment.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Reincarnation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Nirvana
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">State of enlightenment.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">No true belief in any Gods.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">The sacred writings of Buddhism are the Sutras, which are the written words of Buddha.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Worship whenever they want to.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Meditation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Practice self discipline meditation.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Buddhists try to follow the 8 Fold Path to become enlightened.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">Vesak
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">The most holy day for Buddhists celebrating the birth, death, and enlightenment of Buddha.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">O-Bon
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 230%;">A holiday to commemorate one's ancestors. <span style="color: #22b01c; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 250%;">