Three Paths to Wisdom:
Buddhism
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History
Originated in Hinduism (Brahmanism) in IndiaBased on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 BC) Buddhism came to China by the Silk Road in the first century AD. Goal
The aim of Buddhist practice is to
end the cycle of death and rebirth called samsara, by awakening to the
realization of true reality, the achievement of liberation (nirvana).
4 Noble Truths
Be mindful of improving yourself
to reach enlightenment.
Do not harm any living thing. Have compassion for others. Do not go to extremes of pleasure or denial, but follow the middle path. |
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Some Proverbs
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