Buddhism

Buddhism is a widespread Asian religion or philosophical tradition based on a series of original teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha. It originated in ancient India as a Sramana tradition in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, spreading through much of Asia. It is the world’s fourth-largest religion with over 520 million followers, or over 7% of the global population, known as Buddhists. Buddhism encompasses a variety of traditions, teachings, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on the Buddha’s teachings (born Siddhārtha Gautama in the 6th century BCE) and resulting interpreted philosophies. (Wikipedia)