How has Buddhism affected the history of the world?

Answer 1

Hinduism provided strong influences to Mahatma Ghandi, particularly the power of nonviolence. Some famous African-American activists, particularly Martin Luther King Jr., visited India and spoke with many disciples of Ghandi, and based the civil rights movement on the separation of India from Britain, with strong principles of nonviolent civil disobedience

Answer 2

It hasn't really had an impact on the world. Christianity has though. Through people, for example Martin Luther King jr, he changed America and he was a Christian. God works through people. On my opinion Budda is a dead god. Christianity is the only religion to serve a living God.

Answer 3

Buddhism has quite a powerful influence on Western culture, you can find Buddha's image in every town and city in Westerm Europe. In general it promotes a sense of calm and peace amongst people, highlighting non agression as a potential way of life.

Answer 4

If a personal view is desired:

* The Four Noble Truths opens your eyes to what is wrong with your world view * Realizing that living in "now" is important. The need to hold grudges and worry about tomorrow disappears * Following the eight fold path gives a simple and personal guidebook for day to day living * Learning the importance of equanimity, loving kindness, empathy in the place of pity, and joy in others happiness gets you through relations with others * Learning to watch out for anger, sloth, lust, disquiet is an exercise in what you might be doing that would affect your happiness.