Unit+3-Buddhism

Buddhism came from the same religous roots as Hinduism. It began in India around 500 B.C., although Hinduism and Islam eventually became more important religions in India. The ideas eventually became more important religions in India. The ideas of Buddhism, however, spread to East and Southeast Asia, where it is still strong today. It is one of the majore religions of the world.
 * __Buddhism in Southeast Asia__**

One day, while out driving, he saw an old man. On other days, he saw a sick man, a corpse, and a holy man. Guatama interpreted these as signs to show him that life involves aging, sickness, and death. He believed that the holy man was a sign telling him to leave his family and seek the causes of human suffering.
 * The Signs of the Buddha** The founder of Buddhism was Siddhartha Guatama. He grew up as a wealthy prince and a member of the warrior class. Guatama lived in luxury in a palace with his wife and son.

Founded in India 2,500 years ago, **Buddhism** remains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West. Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms, ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation. But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha, "The Enlightened One." Learn more about Buddhism by selecting a topic below.

The Four Noble Truths 1. All life is suffering, pain, and sorrow 2. The cause of suffering is the desire for things that are really illusion (riches, power, long life) 3. the only cure for suffering is to over come desire 4.the way to overcome desire isto follow the eightfold path