What Is Buddhism

This in-depth video describes the history, teachings, and current practices of Buddhism. The three segments present the life of the Buddha ("the enlightened one"), the teachings of Buddhism, and the practice of Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama, the 6th century BCE prince (and future Buddha) renounced his inheritance to seek enlightenment, which he eventually found. From its birthplace in Bodh Gaya, Bueddhism spread throughout India, China, Japan, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. Buddhism has also come to the West. <br><br> The second part illustrates the Dharma, the teachings of Buddhism. One of the most important Buddhist symbols is that of the three jewels -the yellow representing the Buddha; the blue for the Dharma; and a red for the Sangha. These beautiful jewels symbolize the three most precious things for Buddhists and can be seen throughout the Buddhist world. The three jewels remind and inspire Buddhists everywhere of the three beautiful ideals that are the focus of their lives. <br><br> The final section explains the Sangha, what it means to be a Buddhist and practice Buddhism today. These disciples follow the Noble Eight-fold Path, Right Vision, Right Emotion, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Awareness, and Right Meditation.

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