A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha. Believes that suffering is caused by desires
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Born as a prince wandered through India to understand human suffering. He saw an old man, dead man, sick man and a monk meditating.
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Deep, continued thought that focuses the mind on spiritual ideas
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nirvana
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When the Buddha gained wisdom and became free of life's sufferings
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The main ideas of Buddha: all life is suffering, the cause of suffering is ignorant desire, this desire can be destroyed, the means to this is the Eightfold Path.
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The "Middle Way" to end suffering as taught by the Buddha. It includes: 1. right view 2. right thought 3. right speech 4. right conduct 5. right livelihood 6. right endeavor 7. right awareness, and 8. right contemplation.
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In Buddhism, the release from pain and suffering achieved after enlightenment
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A place of worship that is often dedicated to a sacred object or person, it can easily be placed in one's home as a quiet place of meditation, reflection, worship and prayer.
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Person who spreads religious beliefs to others
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Men who devote their time to praying, studying
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Reject work that hurts others
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what is buddhism?
A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha. Believes that suffering is caused by desires.
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Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
Born as a prince, wandered through India to understand human suffering. He saw an old man, dead man, sick man and a monk meditating.
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What is meditation?
Deep, continued thought that focuses the mind on spiritual ideas
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What is Buddha?
An Indian prince originally named Siddhartha Gautama, who gave up his wealth and social position. After his own enlightenment, he began Buddhism.
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What is enlightenment?
When the Buddha gained wisdom and became free of life's sufferings