Buddhism
TraditionDharmic
Founded5th century BC
Followers520 million
Script/LanguagePali/Sanskrit/Various
About Buddhism
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to end suffering. Divided into Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions. Does not worship a creator god. Emphasizes meditation, mindfulness, and ethical conduct.
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