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  1. Buddhism - Wikipedia

    Widely observed teachings include the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the doctrines of dependent origination, karma, and the three marks of existence. Other commonly …

  2. Buddhism | Definition, Beliefs, Origin, Systems, & Practice ...

    Nov 20, 2025 · Buddhism, religion and philosophy that developed from the teachings of the Buddha (Sanskrit: “Awakened One”), a teacher who lived in northern India between the mid …

  3. Buddhism - Definition, Founder & Origins | HISTORY

    Oct 12, 2017 · Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama—also known as “the Buddha”—more than 2,500 years ago in India. With an estimated 500 million to one billion …

  4. What Is Buddhism? — Study Buddhism

    Buddhist religion deals with topics like karma, past and future lives, the mechanism of rebirth, liberation from rebirth, and the attainment of enlightenment. It includes practices such as …

  5. Buddhism - Encyclopedia of Buddhism

    One of the earliest known representations of the Buddha, 1st–2nd century CE. Buddhism refers to a collection of traditions, beliefs, and practices based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha …

  6. The Origins of Buddhism: A Very Brief History | HowStuffWorks

    2 days ago · The origins of Buddhism trace back over 2,500 years to ancient India, where a spiritual teacher named Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha.

  7. What Is Buddhism? An Introduction to its History and Practices

    Buddhism is one of the world’s major religions, practiced by more than 500 million people worldwide. Rooted in the teachings of the Buddha, it offers a path to understanding suffering, …