The history of Buddhism is the story of one man’s spiritual journey to Enlightenment, and of the teachings and ways of living that developed from it.

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 Buddhism at a glance

–  Buddhism is 2,500 years old
–  There are currently 376 million followers worldwide
–  Buddhism arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama’s quest for Enlightenment in around the 6th Century BC
–  There is no belief in a personal God. It is not centered on the relationship between humanity and God
–  Buddhists believe that nothing is fixed or permanent – change is always possible
–  The two main Buddhist sects are Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism, but there are many more
–  Buddhists can worship both at home or at a temple
–  The path to Enlightenment is through the practice and development of morality, meditation and wisdom.