Buddhism

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1. Language- The main language of Buddhism is Pali and the original language is Sanskirt. So, if Buddhism was the dominant religion a lot of people would speak Pali.

2. Art- The art might change, as you see a lot crosses now because Christianity is the dominant religion. You would see more Buddhas if Buddhism was the dominant religion. 

3. Social- Discrimination would go down a lot. There would be less sexism and judgement in general. People would be more caring and mindfulness of the people around them.

Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, China, in some parts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, also in the European countries and the USA. It is also believed that the Buddhism is practiced by over 500 million people.

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Panna:  Discernment wisdom:

Samma ditthi: Right Understanding of the Four Noble Truths

Samma sankappa: Right thinking; following the right path in life

Sila: Virtue, morality:

Samma vaca: Right speech: no lying, criticism, condemning gossip,harsh language

Samma kammanta: Right conduct by following the Five Precepts

Samma ajiva: Right livelihood; support yourself without harming others

Samadhi: Concentration, meditation:

Samma vayama: Right Effort: promote good thought; conquer evil thoughts

Samma sati: Right Mindfulness: Become aware of your bady, mind and feelings

Samma samadhi: Right Concentration: Meditate to achieve a higher state consciousness

Do not kill

Do not steal

Do not lie

Do not misuse sex

Do not consume alcohol or other drugs

Dukkha- Suffering exists;

 Samudaya- There is a cause for suffering; 

Nirodha- There is an end to suffering; 

Magga- In order to end suffering you must follow the Eightfold Path.

Traditional Hindu teachings and practices made Indian philosophers and religious philosophers upset. Many members of the Vaishya class spoke against the injustices of the Hindu social system and the overwhelming power of the priestly class.

Buddhism origins about 2,500 years ago in India when Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha, was awakened (enlightened) at the age of 35.

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