Emerald Buddah
Yes. Buddha.
Zen Buddhism and Shingon Buddhism are two notable sects of Japanese Buddhism. Pure Land, or Amidist, Buddhism is also significant in this country. Pure Land has its roots in India and China, however. Zen Buddhism emphasizes meditating for enlightenment. Shingon Buddhism is a type of Pure Land Buddhism and is esoteric and relies on early Buddhist Tantras.
All teachers of reliable dharma
Buddhism is not a monolithic organization. Each school or tradition, and there are dozens, would regard its founder, significant teachers or present leader in the positions of "the top three".
Buddhism was derived out of Hinduism, yet there are significant differences. Mainly on belief over one Supreme God and Moksha (liberation) or Nirvana (Liberation) methods.
Lord Buddha is historically significant because he had brought large populations in his period as well as later generations to follow buddhism.
The people who follow the Buddhism faith must let go of this world. Modesty means they realize that they are not significant and that they are not important. To let go of the world you must let go of yourself.
Buddhism is the most practiced religion in Laos, followed by a significant portion of the population. There are also smaller communities of Christians and followers of traditional animist beliefs in the country.
Hinayana Buddhism
Buddhism is practiced worldwide, with a significant presence in countries like Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. It has also gained popularity in the West, with many practitioners in Europe and the United States. Buddhism continues to evolve as it adapts to different cultures and modern contexts.
First off, Buddhism has no "holy" buildings as there is no god worship or traditions in Buddhism. There are are historically significant sites for events in Buddhist history, ancient temples and schools and monuments - but no holy ones.
Buddhism is structured into several different schools of thought. For instance, there is Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, zen Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, and Pure land Buddhism.