Role of Bodhisattvas- Bodhisattva is a Buddhist term applicable
to someone who has become highly enlightened (via nirvana) and,
rather than selfishly hoard their profound spiritual knowledge,
tries to share it with mankind before their (mortal) death
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Initially, Buddhist monasteries were used as residence by the
Sangha In the Indian subcontinent, Buddhist monasteries
progressively grew into centers of learning. They served as the
places where philosophical principles were developed and
debated
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It was founded by a young Hindu prince named Siddhartha
Gautama, who lived in Nepal from 563 B.C.E through 483. B.C.E
Founded in north India Has 376 million followers today 4 th largest
religion in the world Pali Canon are sacred texts Spiritual leader
is a monk
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Four Noble Truths: All life is suffering Suffering is caused by
desire One can be freed of this desire One is freed of desire by
following whats called the Eightfold Path
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The eightfold path is made up of: Right views Right aspirations
Right speech Right conduct Right livelihood Right endeavor Right
mindfulness Right meditation Following this path enables you to
move toward the state of perfect peace and harmony The goal in ones
life is to reach this which may take several lifetimes, meaning
that Buddhist also believe in reincarnation
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A dome-shaped structure erected as a Buddhist shrine
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One of the most fundamental doctrines of Buddhism is anatta--
no soul or no self. When the physical body is no more capable of
functioning, energies do not die with it, but continue to take some
other shape or form, which we call another life.
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The gods are powerfula and can help human beings in many ways
Theyre capable of anger, revenge, pride and jealousy Buddha can
give salvation The dharma was taught by buddha