What religion did Buddhism come from?

Answer 1

A simple and safe answer might be to say that (geographically) Buddhism began or originated in (what is now) northeastern India or southwestern Nepal. The claim is made by people in both countries and at least four local areas. To honor all is easy. There is some justification for each case. Truth is, this period in the history of this part of the world is marked by the myriad of small kingdoms and other types feudal domains. It would be very difficult to prove the precise place beyond a shadow of a doubt, as evidenced by competing claims made to this day.

More to the point, though, Buddhism originated in that place where this particular wisdom arose; in the heart of the human Gautama Buddha, born in 563 BC in the ruling Kshatriya family of the Lichhavi tribe. In this tradition, it continues to arise and originate each day in hearts all over the globe. Having begun somewhere, it now belongs to its adherents and prospective disciples everywhere; beyond restriction by caste, condition, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity; beyond ordinations, languages or cultures.

Answer 2

The Buddha was born in North India (ca. 563 B.C.E.) at a place called Lumbini near the Himalayan foothills, and he began teaching around Benares (at Sarnath). His era in general was one of spiritual, intellectual, and social ferment. This was the age when the Hindu ideal of renunciation of family and social life by holy persons seeking Truth first became widespread.

Answer 3

Buddha was born into a noble family in Lumbini, an area that today lies in the South of Nepal. He lived and taught across Northern India and Southern Nepal between 560BCE - 480BCE. Modern historians are not in agreement over the precise date of his birth but it was around the year 500BCE.

Answer 4

I think it is safe to say that Buddhism evolved out of Hinduism. Though "evolved" is a strong word in this context. Buddhism itself was founded over 45 years by one person, the Buddha, so evolved may not be the right word. The different schools of Buddhism, however, evolved in the following millenia.

Buddhism shares many of the concepts present in Hinduism (reincarnation, karma, Nirvana) as these were the culturally significant ideas in the population of India 2500 years ago. Referencing these concepts would allow the people to understand the "new" philosophy more easily.

Answer 5

It origanted from Tibet