Buddhism

- Evolved from Hinduism and originated in India
- Founded by prince Siddhartha Guatama around 530 B.C because he discovered pain in suffering of his people
-Buddhism's symbol is a wheel, its eight spokes represent the noble eighthfold path(Buddhas teaching)
-The symbol also represents the endless cycle of rebirth, reincarnation
- Buddhists holy text is the three baskets of wisdom
- Worshiped in shrines
- Divided into two sects Theravada and Mahayana
-Theravada believe that buddha is not a god but a spiritual guide
- Mahayana believe Buddha is a god

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