Well, since it is still growing in adherents I would say that it is not. The number of followers is growing in Europe, North America and even India, where many thousands of dalits (Hindu untouchables) are converting each year to escape the class system.
In India,Thailand and China.
buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism began in Asia.Asia for most of its exsitence, now its spreading to Europe, Australia and North America.
He sent messengers to many countries e.g. Sri Lanka, to teach people about Buddhism.
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.
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After the death of Buddha, the followers spread the religion. And kept expanding and growing.
it grew because of the missionaries sent out to help people convert to Buddhism. and also because leaders were converting to Buddhism, and were helping people with their life(through the Buddhist religion). hop this helps:) p.s. i litterally just finished learning about this 1/2 days ago in s.s.
The Buddha was born in Indian sub continent. Further it spread into Asia, Europe, Africa after the 3rd council.
Everyone would cherish him still and still consider him as the "enlighten one". they still traded & meditated
Buddhism is structured into several different schools of thought. For instance, there is Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, zen Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, and Pure land Buddhism.