Buddhism

Principles¶

• life is full of suffering and pain, caused by cravings and desires (tanha)
• need moderation in everything
• Karma affects people in present life and the next

• Vinaya Pitaka - Book containing rules for buddhist sanghas

Impact¶

The Religion¶

Differences from other religions¶

Jainism¶

Hinduism¶

Similarities with other religions¶

Jainism¶

• Renunciation and sannyasa

Sects/Branches¶

Mahayana Buddhism¶

• Statues are used
• Worship of Bodhisattvas

Famous Buddhist Pilgrims¶

• Xuan Zang
  • Came to India in 600 AD from China
  • Studied at Nalanda
• Fa Xian