Buddhism

Buddhism was started by a man named Siddhartha Gautama 2500 years ago. when he was born, a fortune-teller predicted that he would become a holy man. Siddhartha livied in the forest for six years with five friends one day he went and sat under a bodhi tree and meditated. Under this fig tree, Suddhartha found enlightenment and after this he was known as buddha-the Awakened one. The teaching of buddha revolve around the Four Noble Truths 1 The world is full of suffering. 2 Suffering is caused by greed and desire 3 The way to escape suffering is by giving up desire and greed, to reach bibbana (or nivana in sanskrit). 4 Nibbana is achieved by following the Eightfold path.
 * What is the origin of this religion? When/How/Why did it start?
 * What are the main rituals or practices of this religion?

Zen: In zen buddhism, sometimes koans are used as a form of practice. You can see many zen koans at:

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Pali canon is the book that has the records of buddha's teachings. 6% of the world is buddhist 2.1% of australia is buddhist To worship buddha and to live around the four noble truths
 * What are the main texts associated with this religion?
 * How many people follow this religion in Australia and the World?
 * How can you be a good/devout follower of this religion?

The only punishment is not achieving the reward of enlightenment and perfect peace by praying and being a better person. Tibet, because the Dalai Lama lives there and there are alot of important Buddhist temples. The lotus flower because it rises out of the mud to become a beautiful flower. <<<< In this photo is the Dalai Lama, the head monk of the Buddhist religion.
 * What rewards and punishments are associated with the faith?
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 * Are there any important symbols associated with this religion? What are they?
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<<<< In this photo is a tibetan Buddhist temple.