Buddhism

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The paper gives an explanation of a mortal man called Buddha and tells us about his life and how he became a Buddhist. The paper also tells us that Buddhism shares many beliefs with Hinduism. In addition, the paper explains the four noble truths and the eight fold path which forms the basis of Buddhism.

From the Paper:

"The two commonly recognized divisions or schools in Buddhism are Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism. The Theravada School emphasizes detachment, seclusion, and a solitary life of personal religious discipline. It commonly recognized as the oldest school since it is the only one of the original 18 still practiced today. It is mostly practiced in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. The Mahayana school emerged later and emphasizes compassion and service to others and is commonly found in Vietnam, China, Korea, and Japan. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Coogan, Michael D. The Illustrated Guide to World Religions. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.
• Smith, Huston. The World's Religions. New York: Harper-Collins Publishers, 1991.
• Novak, Philip. The World's Wisdom. New York: Harper-Collins Publishers, 1994.
• Toropov, Brandon, and Father Luke Buckles. The Idiot's Guide to World Religions. New York: Alpha Books, 2004.

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