No, although there are rituals that have developed concerning Buddhist practices like meditation and chanting. This is natural because these are often done in groups and groups function better if they follow the same rules.
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Buddhism isn not really a religion. it is just a way of life.
a way of life.
Nobody, technically Buddhism is a way of life, not a religion
Buddhism is not so much a religion as it is a way of life.
Buddhism cannot give you all your answers straight away. It is you who changes your life; Buddhism just guides you on your way. Buddhism helps you create the paths then walks along it with you. Yuo have to work hard to find it in yourself
Christianity does in a way and also Buddhism.
because they are etheir born into it or they like the life style.
There is ONLY one kind of Buddhism in this universe. Since Asoka is an Indian he practised Buddhism with Indian culture. Asoka was a king and therefore had the power to spread Buddhism by building many places where Buddhists can performed the way of life.
Buddhism can be practiced ANYWHERE in the world. It is easier to practice buddhism in the eastern countries however buddhism is now starting to grow in America and other countries over in the west. There is no set place where buddhism should be practiced because it is more of a way of life, not as much a religion.
I am no authority on the best intro to Buddhism books, but some that seem to be popular are: Buddhism Plain and Simple Buddhism for Beginners How to Practice : The Way to a Meaningful Life I learned from the How to Practice book and just on-line studying.
Diamond Way Buddhism was created in 1972.
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