1. Buddhism

2. Origins of Buddhism  Originated in India and Nepal  Founded in the late 6th century B.C.E  Spread from India to China  From China it spread to Korea then to Japan

3. Founder of Buddhism  Siddhartha Gautama  A prince born in Nepal in 583 B.C.  Went on a journey to reach enlightenment, found middle path  Taught principles of Buddhism in Asia  Died at age 80

4. Key Beliefs of Buddhism  Karma  Reincarnation ( rebirth)  Devotional practices  The Eight Fold Path  Meditation  Nirvana

5. Writings of Buddhism  Theravada Buddhism  Tipitaka  Vinaya Pitaka  Sutra Pitaka  Abhidhamma Pitaka  Mahayana Buddhism  Diamond Sutra  Shingon  Tipitaka

6. Location of Buddhism  376 million followers worldwide  Approx. 6% of the world is Buddhist  Main Locations:  China  Japan  Korea  Southeast Asia

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