Buddhism: History, Beliefs, and Practices
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Historical Background
The origin of Buddhism was a founder, Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, who was born in Lumbini (in present-day Nepal) during the 5th century BCE.
Basic Belief System
One fundamental belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation, the concept that people are reborn after dying. In fact, most individuals go through many cycles of birth, living, death, and rebirth.
The Four Noble Truths
- Dukkha: Suffering exists, is real, and almost universal.
- Samudaya: There is a cause of suffering; people desire worldly things and self-satisfaction.
- Nirodha: There is an end to suffering, which is to stop desiring things.
- Magga: In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path.
Eightfold Path
- Know and understand the