Buddhism

An Indian religion based on a series of original teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha. It originated in ancient India as a Sramana tradition between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, spreading through much of Asia. Buddhism practices in SEA tend to be distinct from their Chinese, Japanese, and Tibetan counterparts. The basic tenets include: Nothing is fixed or permanent; actions have consequences; change is possible. Buddhism addresses itself to all people no matter race, nationality, caste, sexuality, or gender. It teaches practical methods to help people realize and use its teachings to transform their experience and take full responsibility for their lives.