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Date founded: c. 520 BCE Place founded: Northeastern India Founder: Siddharta Gautama ("the Buddha"), an Indian prince locations: China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia Sect: theravoda, mahayana, vajragana.
Sacred texts: Pali Canon (Tripitaka), numerous Mahayana sutras Original language: Pali Spiritual leader: Monk (lama in Tibetan Buddhism
Buddhists are told to think for themselves, and that Buddhism as a philosophy exists across many cultures, time periods, and with varying teachings and practices, there are some core Buddhism beliefs that might be considered representative of most Buddhists. The Buddha was an ordinary man, who 2,500 years ago saw clearly into the true nature of reality. As such, Buddha’s teachings are not set rules to follow, nor the only wisdom in the world.
