Buddhism Buddhism, founded in the late 6th century BC by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), is an important religion in most of the countries of Asia. Buddhism has come in many different forms, but in each form there has been an attempt to draw from the life experiences of the Buddha, his teachings, and the spirit or essence of his teachings (called dharma) as models for the religious life. However, before the writing of the Buaciha …showed first 75 words of 926 total…

…showed last 75 words of 926 total…ways of Hinduism, Muslim invasions, or too great a stress on the monk's way of life. However, it is still practiced in China, Japan and in parts of Asia. As a religion, it has proved its possibility of living and practical spirituality in the countries of Asia in which it is followed. The many forms and practices that have been developed within the Buddhist fold have allowed many different types of people to become Buddhists.