buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
WHEN did BUDDHISM originate?
A
543 BCE (approximately 2500 years ago)
2
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WHERE did BUDDHISM originate?
A
The India sub-continent
3
Q
Buddhism key beliefs
A
Desire and ignorance are the reason for suffering, a part of life.
4
Q
Buddhism sacred text
A
The Tripitaka
5
Q
Buddhism unique rituals
A
Meditation, Mahayana (bowing), Mantras (chanting)
6
Q
Specific Gods/Deities or/and humans BUDDHISM
A
Siddhartha Gautama (prophet)
7
Q
Map Region (Geographical locations today)
A
Southeast Asia
8
Q
Approximately how many followers today?
A
Over 520 million followers
