Here's a crisp summary of Buddhism in bullet points — easy to understand and remember:
🧘♂️ Core Beliefs of Buddhism
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Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) in 6th century BCE, India.
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Not a theistic religion — no belief in a creator god.
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Focus on personal spiritual development, mindfulness, and insight.
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Goal: Achieve Nirvana — liberation from suffering and rebirth.
🪷 The Four Noble Truths
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Life is suffering (Dukkha)
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Suffering is caused by craving (Tanha)
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Suffering can end
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Follow the Eightfold Path to end suffering
🛤️ The Noble Eightfold Path
(3 Categories: Wisdom, Morality, Meditation)
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Right View
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Right Intention
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Right Speech
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Right Action
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Right Livelihood
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Right Effort
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Right Mindfulness
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Right Concentration
🔁 Key Concepts
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Karma: Actions have consequences
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Rebirth: Cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara)
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Nirvana: Freedom from suffering and the cycle of rebirth
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Anicca: Everything is impermanent
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Anatta: No fixed self or soul
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Dukkha: Suffering is part of life
🕊️ Practices in Buddhism
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Meditation (mindfulness, breathing, loving-kindness)
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Ethical living (no killing, stealing, lying, etc.)
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Mindfulness in thoughts and actions
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Compassion toward all living beings
🛕 Branches of Buddhism
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Theravāda – oldest, focused on monastic life (Sri Lanka, Thailand)
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Mahayāna – more devotional, includes laypeople (China, Korea, Japan)
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Vajrayāna – mystical practices, rituals (Tibet, Mongolia)
🌍 Buddhism Today
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Practiced by over 500 million people worldwide
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Growing influence in Western countries through meditation and mindfulness
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Known for promoting peace, compassion, and inner wisdom