Buddhism+Facts

=Interesting Facts about Buddhism: =

» Buddhism was founded in the 6th century, BC in North India by Siddhartha Gautama also known as the "Buddha" » It is the 4th largest religion in the world. » Mainly located in SouthEast Asia, Korea, Japan and China. » The spiritual leader of Buddhism are monks. » The place of ritual is normally in the temple. » There are 376 million followers of this religion.

Four Reminders: 1. Human life is precious. 2. Death is inevitable. 3. The laws of karma cannot be avoided. 4. Suffering permeates all existence.

"One thing I teach: suffering and the end of suffering. It is just ill and the ceasing of ill that I proclaim." -- //The Buddha//

The spreading of Buddhism throughout the world:

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE**
1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. 3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions. 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. 5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly. 6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. 7. When you realise you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. 8. Spend some time alone every day. 9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values. 10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. 11. Live a good, honourable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time. 12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life. 13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past. 14. Share your knowledge. You'll die, but may achieve immortality. 15. Be gentle with the earth. 16. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before. 17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other. 18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. 19. Approach love and compassion with reckless abandon.