Buddhism started about 563 BC and has never ended. It is currently the 4th largest religion in the world and is flourishing in Europe and North America.
He wanted to end suffering (reach enlightment)
a civilization did not start Buddhism it was siddhartha gautama who originally started Buddhism!
He did not discover Buddhism, nor did he try to start a religion. What he discovered was a way to enjoy life and end its suffering. This happened about 2,500 years ago in Budhgaya, India.
No gods are worshiped in Buddhism. Buddhism depends on helping yourself and others to end the sufferings
india
Buddhism started about 563 BC and has never ended. It is currently the 4th largest religion in the world and is flourishing in Europe and North America.
China
In maghada, India
500 BC
In India and Nepal.
india------its that simple
Gaya.