> Buddhism:
> Buddhism is the world's first religion
> Fourth-largest religion behind Chistianity, Islam and Hinduism
> Buddism is both a religion and philosophy
> largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama
> Three concepts, Karma, Rebirth, Samsara
> They classify themselves as Theravada or Mahayana
> Both accept the Buddha as their teacher
> Both accept the Middle way, Dependent origination, Four Noble Truths,
> Noble Eightfold Path and Three marks of existence
> Both accept that members of the laity and of the sangha can pursue the path toward enlightenment (Bodhi>
> Both consider buddhahood to be the highest attainment
> They do not believe that this world is created and ruled by a God
>They consider that the purpose of life is to develop compassion for all living beings without discrimination > and to work for their good, happiness and peace
> and to develop wisdom leading to the realization of the Ultimate Truth
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