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Buddhism Practice Buddhism is one of the major world state religions. It is also one of the oldest in the world. It began over 2000 years ago in northeast India, with the teachings of Siddharta Gautama the founder, otherwise known as the Buddha. Buddhism has spread all over India and through the Himalayan Mountain passes into China, Tibet, Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, and Vietnam, Europe, USA, and even Australia. The number of Buddhists in the world is estimated to be about 300 million. This is because Buddhism has always adapted well to other cultures and therefore it has developed several distinctive forms in different countries. Buddhists believe that the best way of life is found in moderation. This is called The Middle Way. It is based on the Buddha's discovery that happiness is found neither in self-indulgence nor in extreme self-denial. There is also a strong belief in Karma. The word...

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