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Understanding Buddhism
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Living Buddhism
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Buddhism
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The religions book
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Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities.
Buddhism, originating in northeastern India in the 5th century BCE, is centered on achieving liberation from samsara through spiritual discipline. Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, serves as the enlightened paradigm, having attained parinibbana, ending future existence.
The Buddha's philosophy teaches us that our desires are at the root of our restlessness - and that calm can be achieved through willpower and spiritual exercise.
Investigate Buddhism, tracing its roots to India, and delve into its adherence to the Four Noble Truths, emphasising on personal spiritual development.
The Maha Bodhi temple of Bodh Gaya is one of the most important places of worship for Buddhists, marking the holy spot of the enlightenment of Gautama Siddhartha. Next, Christy visits Sanchi in Central Madhya Pradesh, which became the centre of Buddhist art and architecture between the 3rd and 7th centuries AD.
What is Buddhism? | Buddhism In English
Discover the path to inner peace and wisdom with the Buddhist Council of New South Wales.
Buddhism is variously understood as a religion, a philosophy, or a set of beliefs and practices based on the teachings of the Buddha, or “Awakened One”—the title given to the Indian spiritual seeker Siddhartha Gautama after he attained enlightenment more than 2,600 years ago.
Find out more about Buddhism's origins, doctrines, and the distinctive features of its major schools, to understand how Buddhism impacts our world.
Entry level of Buddhism: Outlines and Summaries of the Basic Concepts.
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Studies of Religion is a challenging and an increasingly complex area of study. This page lists some of the resources that may assist teachers and students in achieving the outcomes of the Studies of Religion Syllabus.