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READ Buddhism A Very Short Introduction Very Short. Ms. Susan M. Pojer. Horace Greeley Hs Chappaqua, NY. Religions of South Asia. Buddhism in the Subcontinent. The essence of Buddhism. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion.”. 2,500 year old tradition.. A . 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread . throughout . the Far East. A . way of living or seeing . the . world followed . by more than 300 million . people. Considered a religion by many, but Buddhists do not worship God per se. Epictitus. Nathan Hieb. Gabe . Pilla. Jon Williams. Buddhism. Based on teaching of . S. iddhartha Gautama. Began sometime in the 5. th. century BCE. Many Buddhists show their devotion by chanting, bowing, and pilgrimage. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion”. A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the Far East. A philosophy, religion, and spiritual practice followed by more than 300 million people. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion”. A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the Far East. A philosophy, religion, and spiritual practice followed by more than 300 million people. The foundations of Buddhist tradition and practice are the . Three Jewels. : the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community). . All schools of Buddhism seek to aid followers on a path of enlightenment. Some scholars believe that Buddhism. reached Thailand during the reign of Asoka.. Who was Asoka?. An Indian emperor who sent Buddhist missioners all over the world. . Some scholars believe . B. uddhism came to Thailand much later.. Write down the notes in Green into your chart. Hinduism and Buddhism. Hinduism- . The oldest religion on earth that we know of. Founded in . India. around . 1700 BC. No single founder. Sacred Text: . Buddhism. The founder of Buddhism is Siddhartha Gautama the son of an Indian king who traveled in search of a deeper understanding of the world, and decided that suffering would bring the end of all existence.. fundamental . teachings of Buddhism and the core practices of this spiritual path.. Buddhism . originated in northern India in the 5th century B.C.E. The . tradition . traces its origin to Siddhartha Gautama, who is referred to as the Buddha . A Way of Life . To many, Buddhism goes beyond religion and is more of a philosophy or 'way of life'. The major tenets are … . (1) to lead a moral life. (2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions. He lived a sheltered life, never leaving the palace compound.. . At the age 25 he. became curious about world outside of the palace and he went on a journey.. ☸He . saw 4 . men . Old man. Sick man. CE.. Amida. Jizo. Hotei. (avatar of . Miroku. ). China. Japan. Early Folk Traditions. Early Folk Traditions. Shinto. Classical Daoism. Daoism. Theravada Buddhism (from India). (and . m. aybe Mahayana). Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. There are 376 million followers worldwide.. Buddhists seek to reach a state of .