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Which region did Buddhism originate in?
Which region did Buddhism originate in?
- Western Europe
- South America
- Eastern Gangetic plain (correct)
- Middle East
What is the aim of the Buddha's central teachings?
What is the aim of the Buddha's central teachings?
- Seeking pleasure and indulgence
- Achieving material wealth
- Following strict ascetic practices
- Attaining liberation from attachment and mental unstableness (correct)
What is the Middle Way in Buddhism?
What is the Middle Way in Buddhism?
- A path of extreme hedonism
- A path of complete renunciation
- A path of moderation between asceticism and hedonism (correct)
- A path of extreme asceticism
What is the Noble Eightfold Path?
What is the Noble Eightfold Path?
How many followers does Buddhism have worldwide?
How many followers does Buddhism have worldwide?
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Origin of Buddhism
Origin of Buddhism
Buddhism originated in the Eastern Gangetic plain.
Aim of Buddha's Teachings
Aim of Buddha's Teachings
The Buddha's central teachings aim to attain liberation from attachment and mental instability.
The Middle Way
The Middle Way
The Middle Way is a path of moderation between asceticism and hedonism.
Noble Eightfold Path
Noble Eightfold Path
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Worldwide Followers of Buddhism
Worldwide Followers of Buddhism
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Study Notes
Origin of Buddhism
- Buddhism originated in ancient India, specifically in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent (present-day Bihar and Uttar Pradesh).
The Buddha's Teachings
- The aim of the Buddha's central teachings is to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara) and achieve enlightenment (Nirvana) through the elimination of craving and ignorance.
The Middle Way
- The Middle Way is a central concept in Buddhism, referring to the path of moderation between the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification, leading to a balanced and mindful way of living.
The Noble Eightfold Path
- The Noble Eightfold Path is a fundamental teaching of Buddhism, consisting of eight interconnected factors: right understanding, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration, aiming to guide individuals towards the cessation of suffering.
Demographics of Buddhism
- Buddhism has approximately 535 million followers worldwide, making it one of the largest religions globally.
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