BUDDHISM

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 Buddhism, also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya, is an Indian religion or
philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in present-day
North India as a śramaṇa–movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout
much of Asia via the Silk Road.

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Siddhartha Gautama (Gautama Buddha) was the founder of Buddhism and

was born in present day Nepal. Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly
referred to as the Buddha, was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher
who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded
Buddhism

 Siddhartha was born a prince around 563 BC in Ancient India Grew up surrounded by luxury,
married a beautiful woman and had a happy life at age 29 he took a ride beyond the palace
gates and saw a sick man, an old man, a poor man, and a dead body.

Karma- is a Sanskrit term that literally means "action" or "doing". In the Buddhist tradition, karma refers
to action driven by intention (cetanā) which leads to future consequences.

Rebirth- Buddhists believe that when someone dies, they will be reborn again as something else. What
they are reborn as depends on their actions in their previous life (kamma). The cycle of rebirth is called
samsara and it is an ongoing cycle of life, death and rebirth.

Impermanence- also known as the philosophical problem of change, is a philosophical concept

addressed in a variety of religions and philosophies. In Eastern philosophy it is notable for its role in the
Buddhist three marks of existence.

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1. Refrain from taking life- an example is not killing any living being. For Buddhists, this includes
animals, so many Buddhists choose to be vegetarian.
2. Refrain from taking what is not given- Not stealing from anyone.
3. Refrain from the misuse of the senses- Not having too much sensual pleasure. For example, not
looking at people in a lustful way or committing adultery.
4. Refrain from wrong speech- Not lying or gossiping about other people.
5. Refrain from intoxicants that cloud the mind- Not drinking alcohol or taking drugs, as these do
not help you to think clearly.
 It is important to practice the precepts over time as they are not always easy to carry out. The
main aim of a Buddhist is getting rid of suffering, and therefore following the Five Precepts is
important as they help Buddhists to avoid causing others to suffer.