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Why there are so many different depictions of the "buddha" throughout the world. Some he is fat, some he is skinny. What is the difference between a thai buddha and a chinese buddha? - Sarah Mapes

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Buddhist monks practice meditation in an effort to achieve self-actualization or "nirvana." -Sarah Mapes

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Buddhism isn't really a "religion" religion even though its practiced and followed by many many people worldwide. Buddhism is more of a set of rules and principles that apply to everyday life with the intention of making ones life more 'enlightened.' -Sarah Mapes

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I know that the lotus flower blossoms from dirt in real life, and Buddhist use this symbolism as being reborn and accomplishing something from a tough spot or situation earlier in life.
-Veronica Roper

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The Most Surprising Thing: Additional Discussion 

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The Most Surprising Thing: Additional Discussion 

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The most surprising thing about Buddhism was how you can see their teachings and practices in so many different cultures, religions and ways of life.  Their morals are heavily preached in general I think.
-Veronica Roper

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I would like to learn how Buddhism spread. Since Gandhi was a big deal around the world, there's no wonder as to how Hinduism spread so quickly, but how did the Buddha spread the religion around the globe?
-Ryan Lewis

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Who Buddha is and how he is related to Buddhism.
- Abdullah Arshad

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Buddhism follows the teachings of Buddha.
- Abdullah Arshad

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Buddhism has similar core belief with Hinduism
- Abdullah Arshad

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Siddhartha was born to a "royal" family? Gave up worldly possessions to reach enlightenment. Did most of his meditation under a tree.-Ryan Lewis

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Siddhartha Gautama is The Buddha, achieved Nirvana.
-Ryan Lewis

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How this religion is similar and different from Hinduism.
-Adriana Cubides

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Hinduism was influenced by the Buddhist religion.
-Adriana Cubides

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Buddhism was created based off of Hinduism.
-Adriana Cubides

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What i want to know are the meaning of the 3 jewels.

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I think I don't know enought about the religion to make statement.

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What i know is that if i rub his belly it will give me good luck.

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Do they have any dietary restrictions? - Yosue Cortes

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Buddha is known as a teacher -Yosue Cortes

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Buddhism was founded by Guatam Buddha
-Yosue Cortes

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I want to know how it came about and what are the beliefs.
Adriana Persaud

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Buddhism started in India.
Adriana Persaud

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Buddhism branched off of Hinduism.
Adriana Persaud

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What the smiling big belly man I see often in stoned figures represents.
-Jennifer Sawotka

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Buddhists wear robes and pray often
-Jennifer Sawotka

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I know that Buddhism is similar to Hinduism
-Jennifer Sawotka

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I would like to learn about what buddhists believe and the ways in which the religion is practiced.
-Nicole Haberman

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The religion is focused on the teachings of Buddha, which involve four ways of truth
-Nicole Haberman

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Buddhism began in India
-Nicole Haberman

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I'd like to know if there are certain practices or performances that make you an official Buddhist.
-Veronica Roper

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The book "Razor's Edge" by Maugham and "Siddhartha" by Hesse have characters that reach enlightenment.
-Veronica Roper

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The Dahli LLama is a Buddhist monk.
-Veronica Roper

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What is the true affiliation does Buddha the shirtless gut sitting indian style have to do with Buddhism?
-Kasheena Scott

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Buddha is the statue the people praise and worship, it has something to do with his belly
-Kasheena Scott

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Buddhism started in Asia
-Kasheena Scott

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What Siddhartha did to start the Buddhist religion.
-Andreas Bauer

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Buddhist spend a certain time of the year completely avoiding meats
-Andreas Bauer

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Buddhism is primarily practiced in Asia.
-Andreas Bauer

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I want to know how the religion is practiced and if they have rituals, what are they. -Alex Cobian

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I think Buddhists don't believe in god the same way other religions do.
-Alex Cobian

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Buddhism was founded in India
- Alex Cobian

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I would like to know the beliefs, and more about the traditions and holidays.
-Jared Burgess

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I think it is one of the oldest religions still practiced today.
-Jared Burgess

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Buddhism is at least 5000 years old.
-Jared Burgess

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i want to learn more about their belief and what foundation were they founded on
Sarita Altidor

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there is two branches in Buddhism
Sarita Altidor

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Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world
Sarita Altidor

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I think that it is one of the majors religions, where an individual looks for peace
-Gabriella De Leon

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I would like to learn about its believes, traditions, and learn about the meaning of many of the symbols that Buddhas use.
-Gabriella De Leon

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It was originated in India, and it then spread through  Asia
-Gabriella De Leon

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More about specific Buddhist beliefs, and Buddhist monks.
Abby Tanner

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Buddhism is practiced by the Dalai Lama.
Abby Tanner

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Buddhism is prevalent in many Asian countries.
Abby Tanner