Buddhism in India

It started in approximately 460.B.C.

As it taught that all man are equal, many
Hindus converted to Buddhism.
Ashoka made Buddhism the state religion
in around 260BC.
Ashoka treated his subjects as equals
regardless of their religion, politics and
caste.

When did it start?

How was it spread?
It started when Gautama saw how people
suffered, it went to search for a way to
end suffering.
He sat under a tree for many days and
finally, he realized that suffering was
caused by craving, hatred and ignorance.
He then freed himself of it and was
released from the endless cycle of birth,
death and suffering.
People achieved enlightenment.
Life is full of suffering
Humans suffer because they desire
pleasure, wealth and fame.
Extra ppt :
http://www.travelmissions.org/attachmen
ts/059_26.%20Share%20the%20Gospel
%20-%20Buddhists.pdf
Video:http://bezen.wordpress.com/2009/
01/18/history-of-buddhism-video/