Some basic facts about the way of life known as Buddhism...

...To a Tendai monk, everything is wonderful...   Tendai Buddhist proverb

Buddhist symbols:

The Dharma Wheel       The Lotus

• The man who was to be called the Buddha was the prince Siddhartha Gautama
• He was born in what is now Nepal, about two and a half thousand years ago
• To be enlightened means to be able to see and understand the truth about life
• Buddhism aims to increase happiness, and that means enjoying life. The secret is to enjoy things without craving them or trying to hold on to them
• Buddhist worship is called puja
• One of the most important festivals is Wesak, celebrated at the time of the full moon in May
• There is no God in Buddhism
• Buddhists follow precepts [guidelines] in their daily lives

• www.buddhanet.net A super site containing detailed and relevant information on Buddhism.  Maintained by those who follow the Buddhist faith.

• www.friesian.com/buddhism.htm Basic teachings of Buddhism.

• www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions/buddhism.shtml An introduction to Buddhism from the BBC.

• www.aboutbuddha.org All about Buddha.

• www.ipswichbuddhistcentre.org.uk/centre.htm A local link including information about the gift shop Evolution.

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