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Buddhism started in India. It was based on the sayings and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is largely known as The Buddha. Buddhism became a major world religion as it spread throughout Asia over hundreds of years and as it eventually was adopted in the West with increasing popularity.
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How big is the Buddhism religion?
It is one of the 5 major religions in the world.
Buddhism shares its roots with what other major world religion?
Hinduism
Would the living or not living of Buddha effects the condition of the world at present?
Yes, Buddhism is a major world religion and thus if one were to "erase" Buddhism the world would be a different place.
In what part of the world does Buddhism have its greatest strength?
Buddhism have it's greatest strength in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, etc. It's the major religion in that part of Asia. It was once a major religion in India, too. However, it declined.
Where is Theravada Buddhism celebrated?
In most countries of the world. However, the countries where Theravada Buddhism is the major religion include Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia.
What is the position of Buddhism in the world?
Buddhism is the 4th largest religion and is the fastest growing religion in western countries.
What is the biggest religion in the world between Buddhism and Hinduism?
I think it's Buddhism.
Is Uma Thurman Jewish?
No, she isn't. She doesn't practice any religion, but she says that Buddhism is "more my religion than any other because I was brought up with it in an intellectual and spiritual environment. . . . Buddhism has had a major effect on who I am and how I think about the world."
Where did Buddhism take hold?
Buddhism is a philosophy (not religion) that originated in India and spread throughout Asia and parts of china. in modern times it has also become popular throughout the western world.
How large is Buddhism?
Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. It has roughly 750,000,000 followers.
What are the ways of salvation in the religion of Buddhism?
Buddhism doesn't do "salvation" in the Christian sense. Instead, it teaches one to become unattached to the world so that when one dies, one does not reincarnate and thereby escape the suffering and pain of this world.
Which world religion is the most socially liberal?
Buddhism
