Buddhism is a path to inner peace, wisdom, and understanding. It is a way of living that can change the way you see the world and bring a sense of purpose to your life. Buddhism teaches that by understanding the true nature of reality, we can let go of our suffering and find true happiness. Join me on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment as we explore the teachings of Buddhism.
Here are the 15 Most Interesting Facts About Buddhism:
Facts about Buddhism
1. Buddhism is the 4th largest religion in the world, with over 520 million followers as of 2019.
2. In Buddhism, Karma is the force that drives the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being.
3. The word ‘Buddha’ is a title, meaning ‘one who is awake’ or having ‘woken up to reality.’
4. 2 out of top three tallest statues in the world are of Gautama Buddha.
5. There are 7 million Buddhists outside of Asia.
Facts about Buddhism
6. Unlike Abrahamic religions, Buddhism doesn’t have a single central text that is universally referred to by all traditions.
7. In some countries, the Buddhist New Year is celebrated for three days.
8. The Swastika is recognized as a symbol of auspiciousness in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Sadly, the Nazis had a similar symbol, making it one of the most hated symbols.
9. In Japan, homosexual relations among Buddhist samurai and clergy were quite common.
10. Buddhism sees suicide as throwing away the precious opportunity to generate positive karma.
Facts about Buddhism
11. China has the largest population of Buddhists, approximately 244 million or 18.2% of its total population.
12. Buddhism sees humans as part of nature, not separate from it.
13. Steve Jobs traveled to India as a teenager to seek enlightenment and returned as a Buddhist.
14. The “chubby Buddha” or “laughing Buddha” is a 10th-century Chinese folk hero Budai, not the historical Buddha.
15. Siddhartha Gautama was born in what is Lumbini Province, Nepal and taught in India, but Buddhism is a minority faith in both countries.
Bonus Facts:
16. Bodh Gaya, India, is considered the most important religious site and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. As it is a place where Siddhartha Gautama attained his Nirvana and became the Buddha.
17. Siddhartha Gautama died at 80, and his final words to his followers were, “All component things in the world are changeable. They are not last. Work hard to gain your own salvation.”
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 15 Awesome Buddhism facts that you should know.
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