Buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the Buddha
A
Siddhartha Gautama
2
Q
When did Buddhism begin
A
2500 years ago in modern day Nepal
3
Q
What does Buddha mean?
A
It means the awakened one
4
Q
How many Buddhists are there in the world?
A
There are roughly 500 million Buddhists in the world mainly in Asia
5
Q
Does Buddhism have a God or divine entity?
A
No therefore some people believe Buddhism is a philosophy not a religion
