Buddhism is a variety of beliefs and practices based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism.
By Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century BC
They're both based on ideas or teachings.
Confucianism and Buddhism are both based on ideas or teachings
The teachings of Buddhism are based on the life of Gautama Buddha. He lived some time between 600 and 400 B.C.
The word "Buddhism" describes the religion based around the teachings and practices of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. "Buddha" is actually a title, like "Senator" in politics or "General" in the military. In Sanskrit and related Indian languages, "Buddha" meant "Awakened being". Siddhartha Gautama is believed to have been "Awakened", so the religion based on his teachings is called "Buddhism".
There are no gods in Buddhism. Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. The focus of Buddhist philosophy is on enlightenment through understanding dependent organization and overcoming personal struggles.
Buddhism grew from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautam, the Buddha (hence BUDDHism). Some of his main teachings were karma, the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Paths.
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion based on the beliefs and teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama. Its roots are lie in the religious thoughts of ancient India during the first millennium BCE.
The writings of Buddhism are based on the teachings of the Buddha. Buddhas's teachings are not based on a previously existing set of writings. This is different from Christianity where the teachings are based in part on, and with refernece to, previous Jewish documents. Answer: Much of Buddhist thought comes from Hindu which comes from Brahmanism. The Hindu "sacred texts" (documents) are known as "Vedas." There are four primary Vedas. The Buddhist "sacred texts" (documents) depend upon which flavor of Buddhism is in view. There is the "Tripitaka," several different "Sutras," the "Gosho" and several others.