Buddhism:
- is a religion to the Indian subcontinent that includes a variety of traditions, beliefs, and practices
Buddha:
- the god of Buddhism
- real name was Gautama
- the main figure in Buddhism
- his name is recognized by Buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help end suffering
Facts:
- two major branches of Buddhism - Theravada and Mahayana
- Buddhism remains the most popular religion within Asia, both branches are now found throughout the world
- Theravada is the oldest branch
- Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world
- the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, lived from 566 B.C. to 480 B.C.
- has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Gautama was at the age of 35
- Buddha meant "awakened one"
- the silk road was a chain of roads from china to Europe used for trade
- Stupas are mound like structures full of Buddhist relics
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